Land Rover Defender: Rear 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.
• The ignition must be switched off.

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

2. With assistance, remove the rear bumper.

3.

NOTE: The following 2 steps show the rear inner parking aid sensor only.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear inner parking aid sensor.

4.

Release the 2 clips and remove the rear inner parking aid sensor.

5.

NOTE: The following 2 steps show the rear outer parking aid sensor only.

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

6.

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

INSTALLATION

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.

1.

NOTE: The following 2 steps show the rear inner parking aid sensor only.

Check the paint layer of the rear inner 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 rear inner parking aid sensor, check the condition and the position of the ring.

3.

NOTE: The following 2 steps show the rear outer parking aid sensor only.

Check the paint layer of the rear outer parking aid sensor.

4.

CAUTIONS:

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

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

5.

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

• Install the rear parking aid sensor.
• Connect the electrical connector to the rear parking aid sensor.

6. With assistance, install the rear bumper.

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