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Old 20th February 2016, 05:06 PM
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did it on mine, you need to remove the wheels, remove the wheel arch lining and you will see 2 or 3 bolts that keep the bumper on, loosen them off until the bumper pulls forward enough to get your hand in , best to have a new sensor standing by, but often the wires just become loose, i plugged it back in firmly and taped it a bit, no problems since. be careful with the washer bits and pieces
hi mate did you undo the 5 screws on the top also? was planning to do this today but heavens opened so gave it miss:roll eyes:it seems my under tray is missing!
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Old 20th February 2016, 06:24 PM
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i dont remember but may have

did it exactly according to elsa if anyone can shed some light. my copy isnt running at the moment
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Old 21st February 2016, 07:10 PM
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Default friggin Bumper!!!

spent 3 hours but failed miserably. It looks like the 5 torx screws under the bonnet holding the bumper have corroded. I managed to open 4/5 and then realised 2 under the foam bit. 1 is totally Sha***! rusted Any tips guys how to remove these buggers? can't get any size torx bit as it will just shear away what ever is left. I might have to drill it out, or rather get someone to do so. Had to put everything back on after failing miserably. Also can anyone give me the size of these Fookers, the 5 torx screws and the 2 under the foam? or is it dealer only?
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Old 28th February 2016, 06:35 PM
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Absolutely doable with unbolting just one side as we found out today with H-M3.
No point to remove the whole bumper, just one side will do for each corner and center sensor
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Old 28th February 2016, 06:46 PM
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Great.... I need to do this ( O/S inner front PDC sensor) so that's a big help to know that. Thanks Marcin.
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Old 28th February 2016, 07:24 PM
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Easy done mate. No need to unscrew the bracket holding the inner sensor as we did today, pull apart both clips holding sensor same as you would do on the corner sensor
If you can't get anyone to hold the bumper for you, make sure you have something to rest the bumper on. There is a lot of flexibility with just one side undone, I was well surprised.
Normally I would say good luck but you won't need it mate
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Old 28th February 2016, 07:28 PM
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Big big thanks to marcin top bloke! Thnx buddy this is what this forum is all about.
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