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Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: 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 → Electrical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr.97.
 

Parking Aid Sensor, Painting

Paint Structure and Coat Thickness, Repairing
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 Lacquer: 35 - 50 µm
 

Parking Aid Sensor, Painting

Paint Area
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.
 

Parking Aid Sensor, Painting

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