wmahmud

So long story short, I was hit from behind last year, and my backup camera at times is very difficult to see from i.e. certain light reflecting makes the picture hard to see sometimes and renders it useless

when i look at the camera itself it looks as if the lens itself has lost some coating or scratched off

either way, trying to find a used one, or new 39530-TK4-A01 if possible for cheap and replace it myself

is it difficult to do? anyone with any steps/guide or experience?

skabei

Have you ever got a quote from the dealer?

wmahmud

Why dealer it if its as simple as perhaps removing the trunk lid liner and some wires (I haven't checked myself yet)

And we all know the dealer will probably charge 1 hour labor atleast for probably a 15 minute job (i'm hoping)

skabei

Just wondering because if it's a really easy and cheap fix then it might be worth it rather than spending a lot of time on it.
I don't know about changing the lens on the camera.. but I think I have the pdf instructions for installing the trunk spoiler which can probably show you how to take it off too.
What year is yours?

wmahmud

2009

wmahmud

im looking to just swap out the camera assembly itself, looks like its just a power connector and 2 screws somethere

wmahmud

What holds the lid deck spoiler in place anyways?

wmahmud

I found the instructions online if this was what you were referring to - http://www.acurapartssuperstore.com/...unkSpoiler.pdf

skabei

oh yeah that's it. =D you founded it

wmahmud

Anyone know though if the camera itself is easy to remove/change ? Will I have to take the decklid spoiler off totally?

potmilkz

it should be removable. i dont see why not.. just take it apart.