Kia Carens: Blind Spot Detection system (BSD) / Blind Spot Detection Unit Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Blind Spot Detection system (BSD) / Blind Spot Detection Unit Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the rear bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Cover")

3.	Disconnect the BSD connector (A).

Remove the BSD unit (B) after loosening the mounting screws.

[LH]

[RH]

Take care not to separate the bracket from rear bumper when removing the BSD sensor.

Installation

1.	Install the BSD units.

2.	Connect the BSD unit connector.

3.	Install the rear bumper cover.

Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Do not confuse the left side (master) with the right side (slave) unit when installing the BSD unit.

Blind Spot Detection Unit Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram ...

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