Ford Explorer: Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid / Removal and Installation - Front Parking Aid Sensor
Removal
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Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front parking aid sensor.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Release the tabs.
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Remove the sensor.
Installation
NOTE:
Make sure that the isolator rings are installed correctly while installing the sensors.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Carry out the azimuth system check.
Refer to: Azimuth System Check (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid, General Procedures).
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Carry out the elevation system check.
Refer to: Elevation System Check (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid, General Procedures).
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If any sensor fails the checks, diagnose the sensor fault.
Refer to: Parking Aid (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid, Diagnosis and Testing).
Check
Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.
Set the parking brake.
Place the gearshift in REVERSE (R) for rear parking aid sensors...
Removal
NOTE:
If installing a new PAM,
it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the
scan tool prior to removing the module...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the brake pads.
Refer to: Brake Pads (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and the anchor plate. Discard the bolts
Torque:
129 lb...
Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the
brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake
components...
Categories
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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