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Calibration Research Tips: Toyota/Lexus One-Time-Use Park Assist Sensor Retainers
I-CAR · January 7, 2022 · Toyota, Lexus
Summary
This article highlights that Toyota and Lexus park assist sensor retainers use double-sided tape and are designated as one-time-use parts. Repair manuals specify that if a retainer is removed or detached, it must be replaced with a new one to ensure proper adhesion and sensor function.
What to do on the job
Always replace Toyota and Lexus park assist sensor retainers with new OEM parts whenever they are removed or detached during a repair.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the replacement cost of new park assist sensor retainers on estimates and supplements. Point to the OEM repair manual instructions cited here, which state that the double-sided tape deteriorates upon removal and that reuse can cause the sensor to loosen and malfunction.
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