Land Rover Defender: Front Outer Parking Aid Sensor

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

NOTES:

• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
• This procedure contains illustrations for left side components, right side components are similar.
• The ignition must be switched off.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2-post lift.

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

3.

• Remove the clip.
• Release the side undershield.

4.

• Remove the 2 clips.
• Remove the 4 screws.
• Remove the wheel arch liner front section.

5. If vehicle is equipped with front auxiliary cooler, remove the front bumper.

6.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the front outer parking aid sensor.

7.

Release the 2 clips and remove the front outer parking aid sensor.

INSTALLATION

1.

CAUTIONS:

• If a new parking aid sensor is installed, make sure that the membrane and the cylindrical edge of the membrane must be covered with a paint layer of at least 2 mm all the way around as illustrated.
• The whole paint film thickness on the membranes is up to a maximum of 120 micrometers (including the electro-coated layer) to make sure a proper sensor function.
• This is also valid for the multiple layer paints.

Check the paint layer of the parking aid sensor.

2.

CAUTIONS:

• Inspect the ring, replace if damaged.
• Make sure that the ring is correctly located to the sensor.

Before installing the front outer parking aid sensor, check the condition and the position of the ring.

3.

NOTE: Make sure that the sensor is correctly located to the bracket. Audible clicks will be heard to confirm connection.

• Install the front outer parking aid sensor.
• Connect the electrical connector to the front outer parking aid sensor.

4. If vehicle is equipped with front auxiliary cooler, install the front bumper.

5.

• Install the wheel arch liner front section.
• Install and tighten the 4 screws.
• Install the 2 clips.

6.

• Reposition the side undershield.
• Install the clip.

7. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

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