[darrena]

My wifes 2016 3 series was hit with something that came off the back of a truck. It caused a minor scuff on the front bumper that I think I can buff out but it knocked out the parking sensor.

The sensor remains intact from what I can tell but of course it thinks that something is very close at all times!

I took a quick look at it and it looks like the only way to get underneath and put it back in place is going to be to remove a number of bolts that attach the skid plate to the front bumper. Is that really the only way to get in there or did I miss an easier path somewhere?

[Wires]

I believe that is the only way. Changing my E90 fog lights was a similar amount of pain.

[darrena]

Originally Posted by Wires

I believe that is the only way. Changing my E90 fog lights was a similar amount of pain.

I was afraid of that! The good news is that I called the insurance company and this will likely be covered by the uninsured motorist coverage which under my policy covers drive offs. Since the incident was recorded by a dash-cam we took the footage to the local police station who reviewed it (Surprisingly they went through it a number of times to try and get the license plate) and gave us an official report for the Insurance company.

We have an appointment with the adjuster tomorrow so I will know for sure but my agent seemed to think it was covered.