Removal Procedure
- Remove rear bumper fascia. Refer to «Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement»(ref-490208-S08496419212012072700000) .
- Disconnect electrical from the rear object sensor.
- Lift the locking tabs on the housing and remove the rear object sensor.
Installation Procedure
- Paint the rear object sensor. Refer to «Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems»(ref-490230-S07016323892012072700000) .
- Ensure the paint does not exceed 6 mils. Use a paint thickness gauge suitable for non-ferrous metals. Refer to «Paint Gauges»(ref-490230-S29631371242012072700000) .
- Insert the sensor into the housing.
- Connect the electrical connector to the rear object sensor.
- Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to «Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement»(ref-490208-S08496419212012072700000) .
Rear Object Sensor Housing Replacement
- Remove the rear fascia. Refer to «Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement»(ref-490208-S08496419212012072700000) .
- Disconnect the sensor harness.
- Remove the sensor from the sensor housing.
- Paint the new sensor. Refer to «Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems»(ref-490230-S07016323892012072700000) .
- Inspect the paint thickness to ensure it does not exceed 6 mm using a paint thickness gauge suitable for non-ferrous metals. Refer to «Paint Gauges»(ref-490230-S29631371242012072700000)
- Sand/grind sonic weld plastic residue from the fascia.
- Apply structural adhesive epoxy, Lord Fusor™ 127EZ or equivalent, to fascia at mating surface.
- Using the alignment tabs, install the sensor housing to the fascia.
- Allow adhesive to cure according to manufacturer's directions.
- Install the sensor to the sensor housing.
- Connect the electrical harness.
- Install the rear fascia. Refer to «Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement»(ref-490208-S08496419212012072700000) .
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Rearview Camera Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
| Preliminary Procedure Remove the liftgate center applique. Refer to Liftgate Center Applique Replacement . |
| 1 | Rearview Camera Cover Screw (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 2 N.m (18 lb in) |
| 2 | Rearview Camera Cover |
| 3 | Rearview Camera Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Depress the clip fingers and push outward to remove the rearview camera from the applique. |
| CAUTION |
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Rearview Camera Replacement