OEM Cadillac XLR Parking Assist Distance Sensor

Cadillac XLR Parking Assist Distance Sensor Parts and Q&A

• Sensor, Front Rear
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  Q: How to properly service and repair the Parking Assist Distance Sensor on Cadillac XLR?

  A:

  The first step to replacing a rear object sensor should start with removing the rear fascia then disconnecting the electrical connector from the rear object sensor. Begin sensor replacement by untightening the tabs which secure the device to its housing before extracting the rear object sensor out of the housing unit along with its retainer ring. Prior to installing the sensor, paint its new surface avoiding application on any existing sensor paint for sensor operations will become compromised by thick paint accumulation. An appropriate non-ferrous metal paint thickness gage verifies the maximum 6 mils thickness of paint. Fitting of the sensor retainer ring begins followed by sensor position to the sensor housing before fully inserting the sensor into place. To complete this procedure you should reattach the electrical connector to the sensor then reinstall the rear fascia.
• Distance Sensor
  88891836
  Q: How to replace the rear Parking Assist Distance Sensor on Cadillac XLR?

  A:

  The first procedure to change the rear object sensor involves removing the rear fascia. Start by disconnecting the electrical connector which serves the rear object sensor followed by unlocking its housing tabs and extracting the sensor away from the housing unit. The operator needs to remove the rear object sensor retainer ring from its position on the sensor. Do not repaint installed sensors because additional paint thickness will disable the sensor. Apply paint onto the new rear object sensor while keeping the paint thickness to under 6 mils by using a proper gage made for non-ferrous metals. Position the sensor to the sensor housing before installing the sensor fully. The sensor retainer ring needs installation to the sensor before sensor positioning. Reattach the rear fascia by connecting the electrical connector to the sensor.