Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Blind spot detection/rear cross traffic alert

For procedure of each component in the Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection system, refer to the respective sections.

• Radar sensor: Radar Sensor">

• BSD/RCTA OFF switch: Switches and Harness">

• Combination meter: Combination Meter">

• Outer mirror assembly: Outer Mirror Assembly">

1. RADAR SENSOR

Refer to “LOCATION” of “Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (DIAGNOSTICS)” section. Electrical Component Location > LOCATION">

1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

Radar sensor and radar bracket: 7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

2. Perform the adjustment of the radar sensor radar axis. Radar Sensor > ADJUSTMENT">

BSD/RCTA OFF switch

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Switches and harness

Combination meter Note

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