Body Electrical System
Blind-Spot Detection Unit Repair Procedures
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Removal
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Unit- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Be careful when removing the blind spot detection unit. The bracket may detach from the bumper.
- Remove the rear bumper. (Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Cover")
- Disconnect the BSD connector (A) from the BSD unit.
- Remove the BSD unit (A) after loosening the mounting screws and clips.
- Loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the BSD unit (A).
When removing the BSD unit, separate the fixing clip from the connector.
Installation
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Unit- Properly prepare the right and left radar sensors on each side.
- Properly install the radar sensor on the bracket (distinguish right and left) using the mounting nuts.
The shape of the left and right blind spot detection units is different. Therefore, pay attention when installing the blind spot detection unit. The radar sensors must be fully pressed against the bracket. After installing the radar sensors, check the alignment.
- Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Left side (slave) Right side (master) Waveform
NOTE The bracket location is different. - When replacing the BSD unit, detailed regional information must be entered into the BSD module. This learning process is called variant coding.
Follow the procedures described on the GDS screen.
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