SL/R230: Parking assist center recessed
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2009 SL550
Parking assist sensor recessed in bumper
Hi all,
Those living in LA will be familiar with the numerous potholes all over the city. The other day I went through a massive pothole which shook the car quite a bit. The result was that the rear right parking sensor got dislodged and moved inside the bumper. Every time I put the car in reverse I can hear the proximity sensor.
Am I correct in thinking that I need to remove the bumper to fix this? It looks like a very long job. I found the below video. Is that the correct way for a 2009 SL550 or is there a simpler way to remove the rear bumper?
Thanks
Those living in LA will be familiar with the numerous potholes all over the city. The other day I went through a massive pothole which shook the car quite a bit. The result was that the rear right parking sensor got dislodged and moved inside the bumper. Every time I put the car in reverse I can hear the proximity sensor.
Am I correct in thinking that I need to remove the bumper to fix this? It looks like a very long job. I found the below video. Is that the correct way for a 2009 SL550 or is there a simpler way to remove the rear bumper?
Thanks
Last edited by alexisvx; Apr 18, 2020 at 10:20 PM. Reason: title
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Hello, I had the same problem and I followed the steps of the video of youtube to disassemble the bumper. I advise you to put a little hot silicone in the area inside the sensor so that it does not happen again
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I Don't have hot silicone, anything else I can use?
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