Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Painting parking aid sensor

To avoid malfunctions in the parking aid sensor, always observe the following when painting:

Maximum layer thickness 125 µm; a measurement of layer depth is absolutely essential following application of the paint

Maximum hardening temperature 1 hour at 90 °C

Remove old finish (sand) only as far as the primer

Minimum layer depth of 5-10 µm must remain.

Maximum layer thickness 125 µm; a measurement of layer depth is absolutely essential following application of the paint

Maximum hardening temperature 1 hour at 90 °C

Do not allow paint or paint mist to enter connector; connector pin must continue to provide electrical contact after painting.

Immersion in cleaning solutions without previous masking of the connector pins is prohibited.

Connect vehicle diagnostic tester, and check proper operation → Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr.97.

1 -	Primed new part with replacement part primer: 2-10 µm

2 -	Surfacer: 30 - 40 µm

3 -	Unicolour base coat: 10 - 20 µm

4 -	Base coat metallic/pearl effect: 20 - 25 µm

5 -	Clear coat: 35 - 50 µm

1 -	Only the front and side faces of the sensor membrane are to be painted. The painting area ranges from a minimum 3 mm to a maximum 4 mm from the front face of the membrane towards the rear.

2 -	No paint is permitted in this area.

Painting parking aid sensor