WORK NOTICES AND PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS FOR BLIND SPOT MONITOR


  1. BLIND SPOT MONITOR DESCRIPTION


    1. Blind spot monitor sensor radiate electromagnetic waves to detect other vehicles driving in the blind spots of the vehicle having the sensor, and then the indicator lamps are lit up or flashed to assist the driver in checking for safe movement when changing lanes.

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      *1 BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR
      *a Expansion of Electromagnetic Waves (Example)
      *b Vertically 60°
      *c Horizontally 160°

      The radiation range of the electromagnetic waves expands vertically and horizontally in relation to the sensor.

  2. INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR THE BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR BRACKET AND INSTALLATION AREA

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    1. If you have replaced the quarter panel or blind spot monitor bracket, let alone repaired the quarter panel, the sensor installation angle must be checked since it may become misaligned.

    2. Be sure to always perform a functional inspection after any body repair. (This is performed as a comprehensive inspection with the bumper installed.)

      *For functional inspection procedures, refer to the electronic manual (repair manual).

  3. PROCEDURES FOR MEASURING THE INSTALLATION ANGLE OF BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR


    1. The installation angle is measured at the planes A, B, and C by use of a digital angle meter, 3D measuring instrument, or similar instrument.

    2. For B and C, measure the sensor planes by use of a digital angle meter, or measure the position of the sensor bracket.

    3. As an angle meter cannot be used to measure A, measure the sensor bracket (dimension y).

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      *a Top View *b Rear View
      *c Side View *d Sensor reference plane if measuring with a digital angle meter
      *e B/C: Measure along either the horizontal or vertical axis - -

  4. RADIATION RANGES OF THE ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES OF THE BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR IN RELATION TO THE BUMPER


    1. Measure dimensions along the front surface of the bumper.

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      *a Side View *b Rear View
      *c 171 mm (6.73 in.) *d 170 mm (6.69 in.)
      *e 141 mm (5.55 in.) *f 125 mm (4.92 in.)
      *g 323 mm (12.72 in.) *h 40 mm (1.57 in.)
      *i 377 mm (14.84 in.) - -
      B004DBR Radiation Range of Electromagnetic Waves - -

  5. PROHIBITIONS REGARDING RADIATION RANGE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES


    1. The following work is prohibited within the radiation ranges of electromagnetic waves because they might affect the waves.


      1. Putty application repair of damaged areas

        Tech Tips

        Repair by painting is allowed for slight damage that can be filled in by a primer surfacer or paint.

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        *a Avoid the radiation ranges of electromagnetic waves *b Apply only primer surfacer to repair damage
        *c Radiation Range of Electromagnetic Waves *d Cross-Section
        B008JQ9 REAR BUMPER COVER B004DBR BLIND SOPT MONITOR SENSOR
        B004DBH Putty B004DBK Primer surfacer
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        *a Putty is present within the radiation range of electromagnetic waves *b Putty is applied to damage within the radiation range of electromagnetic waves
        *c Radiation Range of Electromagnetic Waves *d Cross-Section
        B008JQ9 REAR BUMPER COVER B004DBR BLIND SOPT MONITOR SENSOR
        B004DBH Putty - -

      2. Paint work having paint boundaries (boundaries of final color or gradations) within the radiation range of electromagnetic waves

        Tech Tips

        There is no problem if the entire radiation range of electromagnetic waves is completely painted.

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        *a Avoid the radiation ranges of electromagnetic waves *b Radiation range of electromagnetic waves is covered
        *c Radiation Range of Electromagnetic Waves *d Cross-Section
        *e Clear - -
        B008JQ9 REAR BUMPER COVER B004DBR BLIND SOPT MONITOR SENSOR
        B004DBK Final Color B004DBF Gradation
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        *a Paint boundary is present within the radiation range of electromagnetic waves *b Gradation is present within the radiation range of electromagnetic waves
        *c Radiation Range of Electromagnetic Waves *d Cross-Section
        B008JQ9 REAR BUMPER COVER B004DBR BLIND SOPT MONITOR SENSOR
        B004DBK Final Color B004DBF Gradation

      3. Resin repair of cracks and perforations

        Tech Tips

        Always replace the rear bumper cover if there are cracks or perforations in the radiation range of electromagnetic waves.

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        *a Radiation Range of Electromagnetic Waves - -
        B004DBK Cracks or perforation - -
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        *a Radiation Range of Electromagnetic Waves - -
        B004DBK Cracks or perforation - -

      4. Bumper customization (Work affecting the shape or paint color of the bumper)