Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove rear bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT -- REAR BUMPER (AZTEK) or FASCIA REPLACEMENT -- REAR BUMPER (RENDEZVOUS) .
Disconnect electrical from the rear object sensor.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Rear Object Sensor
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Lift the locking tabs on the housing (4) and remove the rear object sensor (1).

Fig 2: Removing Rear Object Sensor
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Squeeze the spring (1) and remove it from the housing (2).

Fig 3: Removing Spring From Housing
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Release the tabs on the housing and remove.

Fig 4: Releasing Tabs On Housing
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Remove the rear object sensor bezel by pushing it through the fascia.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Object Sensor Bezel
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