OEM 2006 Cadillac STS Parking Assist Distance Sensor

2006 Cadillac STS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear Parking Assist Distance Sensor on 2006 Cadillac STS?

  A: The first step for sensor replacement requires you to remove the rear bumper fascia before disconnecting the electrical connector from the rear object sensor. Starting with the housing, use a finger to lift its locking tabs to take out the rear object sensor after which you should compress the spring to remove it from the housing before opening the locking tabs on the housing to pull it out. Push the rear object sensor bezel into the opening of the fascia to extract it. The installation process requires painting the new rear object sensor while avoiding refinished sensors and verifying a maximum 6 mil paint thickness with a proper paint thickness gage. Push the keyhole of the rear object sensor bezel through the key then secure this element by pressing it against the fascia. Place the housing into the bezel cutouts through the fascia back side while attaching the spring to its sides by placing the spring keys at the housing top and bottom. Proceed by installing the decoupling ring onto the sensor before you place the sensor into the housing while positioning its connector towards the passenger side of the fascia and pressing sensor tabs into the housing cutouts. After attaching the electrical connector to the rear object sensor users should reinstall the rear bumper fascia.