Front Parking Sensor Replacement

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Hey guys,

Quick one for ya...

As title suggest I need to replace a front parking sensor. I know which one it is and can source a replacement from eBay. Two questions: the replacement is black but looks like the front facia bit can be taken off and I'm hoping the factory fitted ones are the same has anyone any knowledge of this? Another words I am hoping that it won't need painted.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PDC-PARKI...ultDomain_3&fits=Model:A4&hash=item566ab2146c

Second question is can this be done by jacking the car up or am I looking at taking the front bumper off?

Thanks in advance

 

[norris_309]

I don't know the ins & outs of swapping them, (I need to sort the rear sensors on my avant!!)
But I found these sensors
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-O...997?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27e6186d05

Albeit only in the picture, but they have a visible part No. which is the correct one for mine, and claim to be genuine parts.. just thought I'd add that in there.
I'd lie under the front of your car & put your hand up behind the bumper and see if you can get your hand on the back of the sensor. I think they come away into the bumper (not push out) so you may be able to swap them if you can physically touch them.

On mine, I can just about touch the backs of a couple but not enough to do anything with!, plus i'm not too sure what one is faulty.
I've put my ear to them & I can hear them all clicking but 2 are quieter than the others. (none of which are the ones that previously came up on a scan!)