pooranji

One of the middle back up cameras was pushed in by a falling tree branch. Would like to know how to put it back. Thanks for your help.
Pooranji

dchar

Uhh...there's only one camera in the rear. Do you mean back up sensor? If so, you will need to take off the bumper and reinstall it from behind. Check if the sensor was damaged from being pushed in.

lesz

I was also confused by the OP saying that "the middle back up camera was pushed back".

I'm assuming that he/she is talking about one of the parking sensors.

If one of the parking sensors has been pushed in, yes, fixing the problem will require removing the bumper.

There is a sensor bracket that holds each of the sensors in place. Chances are that the bracket will have to be replaced. The bracket is only about a $9 part, but, if the sensor, itself, has been damaged, the cost of a new sensor is about $260. Labor to remove and reinstall the bumper is probably about 2 hours of labor, the cost of which could vary depending on the prevailing shop rate in your area.

Unfortunately, seemingly simple problems like this one are good examples of why, with all of the electronics/technology on today's cars, insurance costs are so high.

If the problem was caused by a falling tree branch, that should be covered by your comprehensive insurance. If you have a deductible on your comprehensive coverage, that deductible may be more than the cost of the repair, but, if there is no deductible for comprehensive coverage on your policy, you should be able to use it, and it should not count against your accident history or effect your rates.

pooranji

Dear Lesz and Dear Dchar,
Thank you very much for your prompt response/comments to my post. Yes, it is a sensor that is pushed in. I will take it to a Lexus authorised shop and get it fixed. Regards, pooranji