e500slr

The sensors that fit a GENUINE E63 AMG FRONT bumper are apparently different to stock E55 ones and don't fit the sensor holders. What options does one have in this case?

1. Are the new sensors compatible with the old PDC harness?

2. Is there a way to modify the old sensors to fit the new bumper?

Any help would be appreciated

JoeNobody

Dig through all the threads. You can use parking sensor brackets from an SLK (part numbers are listing in the threads). You have to cut up the brackets, then glue them in place.

e500slr

link?

BagMan

I just did this last weekend on a Suvneer bumper - I'll post some pics in that thread.

SLK Parktronic bracket is part 1718850014 - you need 6
Also get 6 spacer rings 2215420051

JoeNobody

The rubber spacer rings only fit if you drill the sensor out to be larger, so do that before getting the bumper painted. I discovered this after painting so I left them off.

e500slr

My bumper already has the brackets glued/epoxied on

e500slr

BUMP.

Anyone know what to do? I have the brackets already glued on from the factory as it's an OEM bumper.

JoeNobody

gotta rip off the stock brackets since they won't fit E55 sensors.

e500slr

So once I rip them off, will that SLK bracket mod make the E55 sensors flush with the E63 bumper because remember how the E55 bumper has a slight dip where the sensors are....

BagMan

Unfortunately, I can't offer any advice since you're using an OEM bumper, but I'm wondering if you can fit OEM e63 sensors/harness

JoeNobody

You have to cut up the SLK brackets a little, and then they'll fit flush

e500slr

I want to know this too, it would be much easier.

Thanks for the feedback. Is there a DIY with pics on here somewhere.

gts007

e500slr I'm running a oe e63 bumper using all e55 sensor,harness and brackets fit flush. The new e63 sensor are not compatible with the 55 system. i know cause i try. hope this info help.

e500slr

I asked black06c230 and he said the same thing. Thanks for letting me know this, this would save me ALOT of headaches.

I wonder, isn't this the obvious thing to try. Why did some use SLK brackets and what not when they could use their existing mounts.....