Iona Disko
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Had a bit of a wrestle with the rear bumper and PDC sensor that I believe to be faulty - want to swap it out.
But I can't budge the sensor.
How is it removed?
Tried twisting, unscrewing pushing, pulling and nothing works.
Not much space behind there and hoping I don't need to remove the bumper.
Any help appreciated.
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 7th Nov 2008 1:10 am |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
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Instructions say bumper has to be removed ...never took one out myself ...
There are 2 clips that have to be pulled outwards , that release's the sensor .
Then there are 3 clips that need to be pushed inwards that remove the bezel that holds it in the bumper G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 7th Nov 2008 1:24 am |
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Slimer
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If it's one of the corner ones you can probably get your hand in there and prise open the clips that will allow the sensor to be pushed back, then you should be able to pull the holder forward. Get under there with a torch and see if it's possible, if not it's a bumper off job (which only takes about 10 mins) The End
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| 7th Nov 2008 10:11 am |
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PaulP
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Wot Wiggs said 
You don't mention which sensor it is. I think you can get the outer sensors off without removing the rear bumper cover.
If it's the inside sensors, then I think the bumper cover has to come off.
Just to clarify - the clips must to pushed as Wiggs said - the sensor itself must be pushed into the bumper to remove it and the bezel must be pulled out of the bumper. 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| 7th Nov 2008 10:13 am |
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PaulP
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Beat me to it Slimer 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| 7th Nov 2008 10:14 am |
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Slimer
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Ah but Bezel sounds much better than Holder The End
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| 7th Nov 2008 10:16 am |
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Iona Disko
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: NE
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Erm... any chance someone might have a replacement bumper for sale?
Kind of damaged mine along with the bezel / holder for the sensor.
It is indeed a corner one (right, drivers / offside) that I am removing. Despite no longer having any bezel left the damn thing remains stuck fast and I now have another hole in my bumper for my troubles.
Worse - I don't yest know that replacing the sensor will fix the original problem.
If anyone has a diagram to tell me how the bumper comes off I'd be grateful. If not, where is it fixed on?
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| 7th Nov 2008 11:04 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
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You can get the middle ones without taking the bumper off. Undo the screws at the bottom and pull the skin outwards.
The sensors are in a holder, you need to push the clips in and push the surround out the sensor then pushes inwards. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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| 7th Nov 2008 1:29 pm |
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MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
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Iona, u aint fitted the sensor I got you yet  , at least you got it now. Normally its Slimer that has bumpers available, try a pm to him, but he may see you are after one anyway. Good luck.
Oh, and WELCOME BACK SLIMER 
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| 7th Nov 2008 8:55 pm |
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Slimer
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I can't get pre-09MY rear bumpers, can get you a body styling kit which includes the rear bumper (with an extra bit on it) though or an 09MY one
Oh and.. THANKS  The End
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| 7th Nov 2008 9:25 pm |
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Iona Disko
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: NE
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I am sure there is no clip holding mine in place.
I wonder if someone might show me where I'm going wrong at Tong.
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| 7th Nov 2008 9:28 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
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The bezel has 2 clips each side. Pull these open and the sensor pulls out of it (from underneath, towards the front of the car). The bezel then has 3 clips that hold it in place. Corner ones can be done in situ, holding the exhaust pipes to one side. Disco 5 HSE Lux
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