Are there any dangers when fitting Reversing Sensors to a SLK?

[Brian23]

I want to fit wireless (From cotrol box to display) Reversing Sensors to a SLK. It will mean drilling 4 holes in the rear bumper and then wiring them in. On my wife's MGF you had to disable the Airbag system before doing this. Is this the same on Mercedes and if so how do you do this. Will the wireless effect the alarm?? It will only be on when the engine is running.
Brian

 

[Xtractorfan]

Im almost sure that the sensors are in the centre moulding strip, if so it can easily be removed and drilled. if so checK that your drillings line up with the holes in the bumper..
I would expect that the frequency will be different from the radio and alarm..

 

[television]

No it will not,,you will be ok

 

[wiltsandy]

If you have a look here I detailed the recent installation of reversing sensors on my SLK: http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=51498&highlight=reversing+sensor+installation

The sensors are mounted in the removable trim strip but you ideally need to remove the bumper to route any wiring to the control unit and to make sure you miss the radio aerial.

I didn't want a display so just have the buzzer which is mounted in the boot.

HTH

 

[Brian23]

Thank you for the info and detailed pictures. It should make it a little easier.
Brian