I am planning to order one of the four sensor flush mount backup sensor detector packages from EBAY. Has anyone done an install in a ML rear bumper? Is there enough clearance for the sensors? Does the metal underneath the bumper interfere with the flush mounting? Any help is appreciated.
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1. Took off the 4 bolts and move bumper slightly out
2. take off driver side tail light
2. Find the space pockets in the bumper (look from behind)
3. Measure height and distance for the 4 sensors and make sure the hole is against the pockets.
4. taped the areas where you going to drill the hole
5. drill the holes
6. install the sensors and route the wires in the back using plastic ties
7. I routed everyting to the left bumper (driver side) as there are two existing holes where you can run the wires (one to tap into reverse light).
8. I placed the control unit in the panel where it holds the first aid kit and the buzzer just above it.
9. I painted the sensors to match the car
Yup! I did. Try using the search function. I think I even posted pictures. It's rather easy and flush mount works well, no metal to get in the way. You just need to hook up to the reverse light wire and you're in business. Just make sure the holes you drill are flush with the bumper and don't point down any. Slightly up would be even better so you don't get any false alarms.
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I saw a CD movie of how it works and how to install it and it looks great! I am even holding off installing my conventional circle reverse sensors because with this one you don't have to drill the bumper.
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