Replacing rear parking sensor

erikwgraver · 7th June 2019, 10:18

Good afternoon!

Trying to replace the left hand side rear parking sensor today, on a '02 Rover 75 saloon. Removed the bumper and the contact to the sensor.

There are clips all around it holding the sensor itself, even on the underside, I think.

How on earth is it removed? Should it be pushed out, or pulled out? I've tried to lift the clips, and then remove it, but it's stuck like concrete.

I tried to attach a picture of the phenomenon, no success there.

Suggestions are greatly appriciated.

Sincerely,
Erik from Sweden.

smudge.g · 7th June 2019, 11:04

Hi,
i've just removed all 4 from my tourer and just needed to open slightly the clips on the inside of the bumper, having removed the electrical contacts, then the sensor can be pushed in from the outside quite easily, leaving the bumper coloured ring on the outside. They may be a little stubborn to move if they havent been touched before. Mine all came out without issue.

erikwgraver · 7th June 2019, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudge.g

Hi,
i've just removed all 4 from my tourer and just needed to open slightly the clips on the inside of the bumper, having removed the electrical contacts, then the sensor can be pushed in from the outside quite easily, leaving the bumper coloured ring on the outside. They may be a little stubborn to move if they havent been touched before. Mine all came out without issue.

Hi,

thank you so much! You are refering to the clips on the opposite sides of the sensor, visable from above? When opening/lifting those, I can then push the sensor in from the outside?

Sincerely, Erik

smudge.g · 7th June 2019, 14:02

yes, thats how i did mine. i think i only slightly moved clip on one side before being able to push the sensor inward to release it.

chicochapman · 8th June 2019, 18:41

Hi,
While we're on the topic, is there a way to bench-test the sensors to find out which one(s) are faulty?

Thanks,
Malc

vitesse · 8th June 2019, 20:31

On the OP's car we just connected Toaf which told us which one was playing up. Time to get the free / donation ware Toaf?

Regards

T16 · 9th June 2019, 00:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicochapman

Hi,
While we're on the topic, is there a way to bench-test the sensors to find out which one(s) are faulty?

Thanks,
Malc

You can hear generally if they work or not.

I had a duff rear sensor, put the car into reverse, went round the back, and had a listen. They make a high frequency ticking sound, was easy to tell which one was silent and broken.

What is TOAF?

marinabrian · 9th June 2019, 00:52

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Originally Posted by T16

What is TOAF?

LINK OF DOOM

Careful how you use it

Brian

smudge.g · 9th June 2019, 17:01

Agree, just listened for the clicking, nothing from my original sensors but after trying the sensors from my donor car, 2 of the 'new' ones were clicking very noticeably so at least 2 work now!

T16 · 9th June 2019, 22:03

Ahhh I see...thanks.

Looks OK I suppose.

7th June 2019, 10:18	#1
erikwgraver Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Enköping Posts: 38 Thanks: 30 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Replacing rear parking sensor Good afternoon! Trying to replace the left hand side rear parking sensor today, on a '02 Rover 75 saloon. Removed the bumper and the contact to the sensor. There are clips all around it holding the sensor itself, even on the underside, I think. How on earth is it removed? Should it be pushed out, or pulled out? I've tried to lift the clips, and then remove it, but it's stuck like concrete. I tried to attach a picture of the phenomenon, no success there. Suggestions are greatly appriciated. Sincerely, Erik from Sweden.

7th June 2019, 11:04	#2
smudge.g Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDTi Connie SE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keith, Banffshire Posts: 686 Thanks: 431 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	Hi, i've just removed all 4 from my tourer and just needed to open slightly the clips on the inside of the bumper, having removed the electrical contacts, then the sensor can be pushed in from the outside quite easily, leaving the bumper coloured ring on the outside. They may be a little stubborn to move if they havent been touched before. Mine all came out without issue. __________________ My 75 Tourer CDTi was born Saturday, 21st June 2003 @ 09:50 My 75 was the 18,749th 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 It was the 195th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 2,074 and the 1,789th 75 Tourer in Wedgewood Blue Metallic (code: JEL) to be made out of 1,871 Wedgewood Blue Metallic 75 Tourers

7th June 2019, 14:02	#4
smudge.g Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDTi Connie SE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keith, Banffshire Posts: 686 Thanks: 431 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	yes, thats how i did mine. i think i only slightly moved clip on one side before being able to push the sensor inward to release it. __________________ My 75 Tourer CDTi was born Saturday, 21st June 2003 @ 09:50 My 75 was the 18,749th 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 It was the 195th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 2,074 and the 1,789th 75 Tourer in Wedgewood Blue Metallic (code: JEL) to be made out of 1,871 Wedgewood Blue Metallic 75 Tourers

8th June 2019, 18:41	#5
chicochapman Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Stockport Posts: 134 Thanks: 56 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	which one is faulty Hi, While we're on the topic, is there a way to bench-test the sensors to find out which one(s) are faulty? Thanks, Malc

9th June 2019, 17:01	#9
smudge.g Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDTi Connie SE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keith, Banffshire Posts: 686 Thanks: 431 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	Agree, just listened for the clicking, nothing from my original sensors but after trying the sensors from my donor car, 2 of the 'new' ones were clicking very noticeably so at least 2 work now! __________________ My 75 Tourer CDTi was born Saturday, 21st June 2003 @ 09:50 My 75 was the 18,749th 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 It was the 195th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 2,074 and the 1,789th 75 Tourer in Wedgewood Blue Metallic (code: JEL) to be made out of 1,871 Wedgewood Blue Metallic 75 Tourers

8th June 2019, 20:31	#6
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,528 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	On the OP's car we just connected Toaf which told us which one was playing up. Time to get the free / donation ware Toaf? Regards

9th June 2019, 22:03	#10
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	Ahhh I see...thanks. Looks OK I suppose.