Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: FCA/Stellantis

A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) utilize sensors behind the bumper covers. The ability for these sensors to be able to see clearly normally requires special caution when considering a bumper repair. Many OEMs have different levels of warnings when it comes to repairing bumper covers with ADAS. So, what does FCA/Stellantis say on the subject?

The FCA/Stellantis Bumper/Fascia Repair With ADAS position statement provides specific requirements of ADAS features following a repair, as well as general information for bumper repairs. For example:

  • "OE paint thickness varies but is typically 2.5 mils (63.5 microns) to 4 mils (101.6 microns)."
  • "Do not exceed 12 miles (300 microns) or 3 topcoat finishes."
  • "Any repair of the fascia substrate must not be carried out within 25 cm (approximately 10 inches) of the sensor mounting area."
  • "Fillers of any type must not be applied within the 25 cm blind spot sensor area."
  • "Park Sensors and attachment brackets should not be repaired."

Always be sure to reference the vehicle-specific body repair manual and training materials prior to performing any repairs.

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