[mkaser21]

Hi all, a rock hit one of my parking sensors and needs replaced. I ordered a new sensor to get it replaced. Has anyone done this before in this particular location? I am wondering if I need to remove to the grill or can I get it replaced without doing that? Thanks in advance!

[Waise]

Originally Posted by mkaser21

Hi all, a rock hit one of my parking sensors and needs replaced. I ordered a new sensor to get it replaced. Has anyone done this before in this particular location? I am wondering if I need to remove to the grill or can I get it replaced without doing that? Thanks in advance!

I know we had to replace my wife's but that was few years ago dealer did. Rock hit that one too.. because of the small plastic ring issue they had to change the grill

[mkaser21]

Originally Posted by Waise

I know we had to replace my wife's but that was few years ago dealer did. Rock hit that one too.. because of the small plastic ring issue they had to change the grill

Thanks. Do you recall what they charged for it or was it under warranty?

[mkaser21]

Fyi I was able to easily replace the sensor myself. No need to take off the grill.
Here the steps
1. Remove the wiring harness that snaps in to the sensor (squeeze down on clips and pull)
2. Get a small flat head screw driver, and push in to the clips on the top and bottom of the sensor (in the main housing, the rectangular part, you notice a clip on the top and bottom, you can feel them when reaching in). You can push on the sensor from the outside at the same time with your thumb.
3. Once it pops out, re attach the wiring harness from number one in to the new sensor and then push back in to place. I would recommend cleaning the new sensor with a microfiber cloth, after install, in case it got dirty while installing.

[Johnnycakes84]

Hi, thanks in advance for the help!

Got a parking sensor warning message on my '22 X7, dealer says a rock hit my left front inner sensor and it's over $1K to replace.

I am fairly handy, don't mind tinkering.

First question - is this the part I need?

https://www.bmwdirectparts.com/oem-p...or-66209826953

Second question - what are the steps? I read the previous post - where is the wiring harness, where do I start? Thanks!

Originally Posted by mkaser21

Fyi I was able to easily replace the sensor myself. No need to take off the grill.
Here the steps
1. Remove the wiring harness that snaps in to the sensor (squeeze down on clips and pull)
2. Get a small flat head screw driver, and push in to the clips on the top and bottom of the sensor (in the main housing, the rectangular part, you notice a clip on the top and bottom, you can feel them when reaching in). You can push on the sensor from the outside at the same time with your thumb.
3. Once it pops out, re attach the wiring harness from number one in to the new sensor and then push back in to place. I would recommend cleaning the new sensor with a microfiber cloth, after install, in case it got dirty while installing.

[Johnnycakes84]

Here are pics