Removal Procedure
- 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-317165-S05869934372009060900000) .
- Ensure the paint does not exceed 6 mils. Use a paint thickness gauge suitable for non-ferrous metals. Refer to «Paint Gages»(ref-317165-S03763519712009060900000) .
- Insert the sensor into the housing.
- Connect the electrical connector to the rear object sensor.
Rear Object Sensor Housing Replacement (All Other Vehicles)
- Remove the center rear bumper step pad or the rear bumper impact bar end cap. Refer to «Rear Bumper Step Center Pad Replacement»(ref-317134-S34161747132009060900000) or «Rear Bumper Impact Bar End Cap Replacement»(ref-317134-S34406556182009060900000) .
- 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.
- 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 center rear bumper step pad or the rear bumper impact bar end cap. Refer to «Rear Bumper Step Center Pad Replacement»(ref-317134-S34161747132009060900000) or «Rear Bumper Impact Bar End Cap Replacement»(ref-317134-S34406556182009060900000) .
Scheme 4
Scheme 4: Rear Object Sensor Housing Replacement (Sierra/Silverado)
| Callout | Component Name |
| Preliminary Procedure: Remove the rear object sensor. Refer to Rear Object Sensor Replacement . |
| 1 | Rear Object Sensor Housing Procedure: Release the 2 tabs behind the housing to remove. |
Scheme 5
Scheme 5: Rearview Camera Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
| Preliminary Procedure: Remove the pickup box endgate latch handle bezel. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Replacement (Pickup) or Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Replacement (Utility) . |
| 1 | Rear Object Camera Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tip: The rearview camera and the rearview control module are replaced as a complete assembly. Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in) |
| 2 | Rear Object Camera Procedure Remove the endgate to assist in removal of the grommet and electrical connector with harness. Refer to Endgate Replacement . Disconnect the electrical connector. |
| CAUTION |
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |