Front Parking Sensor Replacement Pre Facelift

[raburgess1]

I am about to have a second go at replacing a front parking sensor on my 2021 Cupra Leon (pre facelift) after stone chipping one of the sensors.

I've noticed on this forum that most write ups are related to the new facelift models, but has anyone successfully removed a front parking sensor on the pre-facelift model?

I tried a week ago and tried to push the clip off the grill (as in pull sensor away from grille) but apparently it needs to be pushed through the grill.

Thanks in advance.

 

[East Yorkshire Retrofits]

You should be able to replace that one without removing the bumper if you try hard enough

 

[raburgess1]

You should be able to replace that one without removing the bumper if you try hard enough

Does the sensor push through or pull off the grill?

 

[East Yorkshire Retrofits]

Does the sensor push through or pull off the grill?

It’s installed from behind, there are tabs you’ll need to spread apart slightly from behind

 

[raburgess1]

It’s installed from behind, there are tabs you’ll need to spread apart slightly from behind

Thanks, this makes sense. On my previous attempt I was trying to push them together and wasn't getting anywhere.

 

[dan_kwc2000]

Thanks, this makes sense. On my previous attempt I was trying to push them together and wasn't getting anywhere.

Did you manage to remove it? One of my sensors are playing up.

 

[raburgess1]

I did yes. It's a little bit fiddly but all works now.

If you try to change it, there are two clips top and bottom. If you try spreading the clips one at a time whilst pushing on the sensor it'll start to move and I used a bit of force to pop it out the other side.

Once you've done that its fairly straight forward to actually replace the sensor.

The following video helped a bit.

 

[dan_kwc2000]

Thanks I will give that a go when I get a replacement sensor.