Removing front bumper Vantage V8 - easy?

[steveatesh]

Chasing down the fault on my PDC turns out to be the front drivers side outermost sensor (MY 2010 Vantage V8)
I looked at it today and I can't get at it without taking off the front bumper.
Is that a matter of removing both front wheel arch liners and loosening the three bolts visible from each side?

If anybody has removed the front bumpers and can advise of any pitfalls or do's and dont's please?

[Bouldermobile]

When I needed to change one of my outer sensors I found it easier to disconnect the front portion of the wheel arch liner and remove the air filter housing than remove the whole bumper. The sensors themselves are push-fit into a plastic fittings glued to the inside of the bumper cover. It is probably possible to detach the sensor from this plastic fitting but in my case the fitting fell off and needed re-glueing.

I am sure you know this but the replacement sensor will need spraying prior to fitting; the painted bit is not transferable.

HTH

[steveatesh]

Bouldermobile said:

When I needed to change one of my outer sensors I found it easier to disconnect the front portion of the wheel arch liner and remove the air filter housing than remove the whole bumper. The sensors themselves are push-fit into a plastic fittings glued to the inside of the bumper cover. It is probably possible to detach the sensor from this plastic fitting but in my case the fitting fell off and needed re-glueing.

I am sure you know this but the replacement sensor will need spraying prior to fitting; the painted bit is not transferable.

HTH

Thanks for that does the air box come out easily then? To be honest I'd rather do that than remove the bumper so your advice is most appreciated.
And no, I did not realise the new sensor needs painting, I presumed there was a body colour cap over the hole and the sensor sat behind it . Appreciate your help thanks

[Bouldermobile]

Re. housing: from memory the filter housing is retained by three bolts. Also need to disconnect inlet/outlet pipes and one electrical connector. It is more fiddly/frustrating than difficult, especially the front inlet pipe which can be awkward at times.

Re. sensor: I took the broken one apart out of curiosity. The painted bits won't transfer because it is attached to some rubber with fine embedded wires, which all broke upon dismantling.