An obstacle detection system for vehicular environments including a monitoring sensor system and a mounting system enables an installer to make aiming adjustments, in the factory or field, to account for tolerance stack-up. The system includes a housing for mounting the monitoring sensor system to minimize cross-talk and interference between transmitter and receiver sections, to limit sensor system movement, and to enable gross and fine amining adjustments. In one embodiment, a circuit board (120) is disposed within a cradle assembly (62) which, in turn, is mounted in (110) or integral to the housing (60) to position the sensor as necessary. The cradle in one embodiment is an enclosure for the circuit board. The sensor housing is mounted to the interior vehicle trim, door panel, and/or door sheet metal and ensures consistent mounting regardless of interior trim or factory installation variations. Integral adjustment mechanisms are incorporated for adjusting the orientation of the sensor system.