Hi Guys -- the nearside rear reversing sensor has dropped inside the bumper! I have actually located it by removing the small access panel on the lower edge of the bumper. It seems to have come unstuck -- only one adhesive?? pad in place. Unfortunately the access hole is to small to enable me to put my hand inside and re-glue the sensor. If I'm right the only solution appears to be to remove the whole bumper assembly.

If this is so could somebody please give me an idiots guide as to how to take off the bumper!! Thanks in advance!

This may help - its about fitting a towbar but obliviously involves the bumper removal

http://www.octavia-vrs.com/technical/estate_towbar.htm

If it were me I would tie some cotton on a nut - drop from the outside through the hold - remove the nut tie around sensor if possible and then pull back up - may need the help of a stick or two - worth a got before removing the bumper

Edited 7 August, 201015 yr by Tomdeswrig