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Rear Object Sensor Housing Replacement (All Other Vehicles)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the center rear bumper step pad or the rear bumper impact bar end cap. Refer to Rear Bumper Step Center Pad Replacement or Rear Bumper Impact Bar End Cap Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Rear Object Sensor

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Disconnect the sensor harness.
Remove the sensor from the sensor housing.
The sensor housing must be painted if replaced. If reinstalled, painting will not be necessary.

Fig 2: Sanding/Grinding Sonic Weld Plastic Residue From Fascia

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IMPORTANT: Do Not grind off alignment tabs.

Sand/grind sonic weld plastic residue from the fascia.

Fig 3: Applying Structural Adhesive Epoxy To Fascia

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Apply structural adhesive epoxy, Lord Fusor™ 127EZ or equivalent, to fascia at mating surface.

Fig 4: Identifying Sensor Housing & Tabs

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Using the alignment tabs, install the sensor housing to the fascia.
Allow adhesive to cure according to manufacturer's directions.

Fig 5: View Of Rear Object Sensor

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Install the sensor to the sensor housing.
Connect the electrical harness.
Install the center rear bumper step pad or the rear bumper impact bar end cap. Refer to Rear Bumper Step Center Pad Replacement or Rear Bumper Impact Bar End Cap Replacement .