Parking Aid Sensor, Painting

The following parameters must be met when painting to avoid malfunctions in the parking aid sensor (parking aid system):

New Part, Painting

• Maximum coat thickness 125 μm; the coat thickness must always be measured after painting
• Maximum curing temperature: 1 hour at 90 °C (194 °F)

Old Part, Painting

• Only remove paint (sand) down to the primer
• The minimum coat thickness of 5 - 10 μm coating must be maintained
• Maximum coat thickness 125 μm; the coat thickness must always be measured after painting
• Maximum curing temperature: 1 hour at 90 °C (194 °F)

Electric Conductivity

• Paint or paint spray must not go into the connector; the pin contact must be guaranteed after painting

Cleaning

• Dipping in cleaning solution without taping off the connector pin beforehand is prohibited.

Function Test

• Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and check the function. Refer to VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER .

Paint Structure and Coat Thickness, Repairing

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1. Primed New Part with Replacement Part Primer Coat: 2 - 10 μm
2. Filler: 30 - 40 μm
3. Solid Base Coat: 10 - 20 μm
4. Metallic/Pearlescent Base Coat: 20 - 25 μm
5. Clear Coat: 35 - 50 μm

Paint Area

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1. The paint area on the sensor is the front and side surface of the membrane The side surface is painted a minimum 3 mm to maximum 4 mm from the front side of the membrane toward the rear.
2. No paint is permitted in this area.