How to remove the parking sensors from the bumper of the car
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The control unit is connected to the sensor through a waterproof connector. It is located under the bumper, so moisture, dirt and stones often get on it. Factory insulation in such conditions wears out quickly, which causes damage to the sensors over time.
The parking aid helps with parking maneuvers, but installing and removing the parking sensors from the bumper of the car is not at all easy. Sensors often break down and need to be replaced. To avoid trouble, it is useful to know how to pull the parking sensors out of the bumper of the car on your own.
Why you may need to remove the parking sensors
The most common reason why you have to dismantle the parking sensors is its breakdown. Design nuances lead to malfunctions.
The control unit is connected to the sensor through a waterproof connector. It is located under the bumper, so moisture, dirt and stones often get on it. Factory insulation in such conditions wears out quickly, which causes damage to the sensors over time.
Other causes of parking sensors malfunction include:
- manufacturing defects;
- improper installation;
- problems with wires;
- failure of the control unit.
How to remove parking sensors
In this case, you need to pull the parking sensors out of the bumper of the car in order to replace it with a new one or try to repair it.
How to remove the bumper from the car
Different car models have their own characteristics in fixing body buffers. Due to these nuances, the removal process may differ, but not significantly.
For convenience, it is better to park the car on a flat surface with good lighting. To open the bumper of the car, you will need a Phillips and flat screwdriver, as well as a 10 mm socket wrench. The removal takes an average of 30 minutes.
The first step is to remove the protective plastic plugs. The main thing is not to lose small parts during dismantling, they must be installed in place after completion of work.
Front
Before removing the bumper from the car, you need to open the hood and turn off the car to prevent a short circuit. This is especially important if you have fog lights.
- It is necessary to disconnect the grille by pulling out the clips.
- Remove the bottom bolts starting from the middle.
- Loosen the screws on the sides.
- Proceed to the top bolts.
- If there are clamps, they must be unclenched. Depending on the design, this is done either by lifting the hooks or using a screwdriver.
- Pull the bumper towards you. This should be done carefully so as not to break the latches.
Removing the bumper
If the part does not detach, then the fasteners were missed during dismantling. You can carefully examine the places of attachment again.
Rear
The rear is easier to remove than the front. It is attached with fewer screws. Before proceeding with dismantling, you need to gain access to the mounts.
In the sedan, it is enough to remove the carpet from the luggage compartment, and in the station wagon, you will need to remove the tailgate trim. If necessary, move the side trim, removing it from the latches, to open the bumper of the car was easier.
Sequencing:
- Remove the headlights.
- Unscrew the bottom mounting bolts, and then the side screws.
- Loosen all screws on fender liner.
- Remove the top fasteners.
Disconnect the sensor on the bumper of the car
The parking sensors are located on the bumper of the car, so the main difficulty lies in dismantling the latter. After this stage proceed directly to the sensor. For this you need:
- Remove the retaining ring.
- Release spring clips.
- Push the sensor in.
Parking radar sensors
In some models, you can pull the parking sensors out of the bumper of the car. This can be done without dismantling body parts. In this case, the parking sensors are mounted in the socket with a plastic sleeve without latches. To get the sensor, you will need a plastic card or other hard flat object. Prying off the body, it is removed from the nest.
Then you need to pull the cord and pull the parking sensors out of the bumper of the car. This should be done carefully so as not to break the wires. If the device was installed in a car service, the cord could be fastened with clamps to the car body. In this case, to get the sensor, you have to remove the bumper.
Dismantling the parking sensors is quite simple, you can do it yourself without the help of specialists. The most difficult step is removing the bumper, it takes a lot of time and requires care to find and unscrew all the fasteners. The sensor itself is held in the socket thanks to a plastic sleeve, so getting it out is quite simple.
