How to Cut Sensor Holes in Rear Bumper? by carlpenn



carlpenn
Does anyone know of a good way to (Neatly) cut the Sensor Holes in the rear bumper of a Tourer without damageing the paint etc? I picked up a rear bumper today from an 02 Tourer but there appears to be no markings inside like some of the later models (from what I have read).

EDIT: I have found the markings, buried under the muck and not what I was expecting - very simplistic markings they are lol!!
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Posted 26 Nov 2012, 21:08 #1 

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Duncan
I used a small drill and 'chain drilled' close to the markings, then used a file to open up as far as the markings. Don't forget the little slots.
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Posted 27 Nov 2012, 07:36 #2 


Mad-Monkey
Someone does have the proper cutter but I can't remember for the life of me who it is!!

Posted 27 Nov 2012, 09:13 #3 

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Duncan
Does the proper cutter, also do the little slots for each sensor? It's so easy to do without, it's hardly worth it.
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Posted 27 Nov 2012, 11:09 #4 

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zojosc
When we fitted mine we used a Step Drill, the hole can then be made gradually bigger until a snug fit is obtained. The slots can then be made with a small file.
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Posted 27 Nov 2012, 12:03 #5 


Mad-Monkey
Duncan wrote:Does the proper cutter, also do the little slots for each sensor? It's so easy to do without, it's hardly worth it.


No you have to do them with a file or Dremel. I meant proper as in proper size as the size is not standard iirc :)

Posted 27 Nov 2012, 12:18 #6 


carlpenn
Monk wrote:
Duncan wrote:Does the proper cutter, also do the little slots for each sensor? It's so easy to do without, it's hardly worth it.


No you have to do them with a file or Dremel. I meant proper as in proper size as the size is not standard iirc :)


Are the Notches not marked on the Guidelines? I don't see any, but I got a lot of cleaning to do on theinside, looks like the Donor car was on a Rally course at some stage !!

If not, how do I know what order to put the Sensors in? :D
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Posted 27 Nov 2012, 14:28 #7 

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Duncan
The notches are marked, or at least they were on mine. It's the holders that have to go in the right holes, the sensors are all the same.
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Posted 27 Nov 2012, 15:06 #8 


carlpenn
Duncan wrote:The notches are marked, or at least they were on mine. It's the holders that have to go in the right holes, the sensors are all the same.



Cheers Duncan :)

It's the holders that have to go in the right holes,


Thats what I meant :P Just my poor way of asking / explaining things :P
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Posted 27 Nov 2012, 19:59 #9 


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