Ford Explorer: Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid / General Procedures - Elevation System Check
Check
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Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.
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Set the parking brake.
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Place the gearshift in REVERSE (R) for rear parking aid sensors.
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Place the gearshift in DRIVE (D) for front parking aid sensors.
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Using a diagnostic scan tool, monitor the parking aid
sensor distance Parameter Identifications (PIDs) to verify no objects
are detected.
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If the audible warning is heard or if the Parameter
Identifications (PIDs) indicate an object is detected, check to make
sure the bumper is correctly installed and is not tilted downward so the
sensor is pointing at the ground. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing.
Check
NOTE:
The object used in this system check can be
fabricated using a 9 cm diameter (3 in I.D.) pipe, 100 cm (39 in) in
length (available as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe, or similar..
Removal
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front parking aid sensor...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp(s)
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Fluid Container
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Always allow the engine to cool before opening the
cooling system...
Removal
NOTE:
Seat with DSM (driver front seat module) and SCME (front seat climate control module) shown, without similar.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
The PMI (programmable module installation) process
must begin with the current DSM (driver front seat module) installed...
Categories
WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering
wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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