Fitting Aftermarket Reversing Sensors? XC60

Timbotambo · Jun 12th, 2013, 09:42

I've bought some Dolphin aftermarket sensors to fit to the rear of my XC60 (I looked at the 'no holes' systems but the bad reviews put me off) but before I start I thought I'd try and locate instructions on how to remove the rear bumper but I'm struggling. Does anyone know where I can find some??

Also, the fitting guide says a cable may be required as when wiring to the reversing lamp as the car may detect a bulb fault. Does anyone know if this will happen??

Thanks for your help.

acb5 · Jun 12th, 2013, 19:08

Have a look at the Volvo accessories site. They have instructions for fitting the standard Volvo sensors which shows how to remove the bumper. The site link is

http://accessories.volvocars.com/Acc...s.mvc/en-GB/UK

Timbotambo · Jun 13th, 2013, 08:27

Top man, thanks, but unfortunately they only have the front guide not the rear! Any other ideas?

Jack_of_all · Jun 13th, 2013, 11:17

removing the rear bumber is dead easy.

best to get instructions from http://accessories.volvocars.com/Acc...rtNumberSearch look for towbar fitting as its in the first part of that

basically, remove the two screws in the boot (inside door stops), there are 6 or so in each wheel arch, and another 2 plastic plugs into the exhaust heat guard underneath (these are single use, so you will need to find a replacement or get smart with some pliers)

then it all just prises off. and best done when its warm out.

Jun 12th, 2013, 09:42	#1
Timbotambo Been around a while.... Last Online: Dec 31st, 2023 08:40 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biiiiiiiirming'am	Fitting Aftermarket Reversing Sensors? XC60 I've bought some Dolphin aftermarket sensors to fit to the rear of my XC60 (I looked at the 'no holes' systems but the bad reviews put me off) but before I start I thought I'd try and locate instructions on how to remove the rear bumper but I'm struggling. Does anyone know where I can find some?? Also, the fitting guide says a cable may be required as when wiring to the reversing lamp as the car may detect a bulb fault. Does anyone know if this will happen?? Thanks for your help.

Jun 13th, 2013, 08:27	#3
Timbotambo Been around a while.... Last Online: Dec 31st, 2023 08:40 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biiiiiiiirming'am	Top man, thanks, but unfortunately they only have the front guide not the rear! Any other ideas? Last edited by Timbotambo; Jun 13th, 2013 at 08:56.

Jun 12th, 2013, 19:08	#2
acb5 Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2020 09:10 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: west midlands	Have a look at the Volvo accessories site. They have instructions for fitting the standard Volvo sensors which shows how to remove the bumper. The site link is http://accessories.volvocars.com/Acc...s.mvc/en-GB/UK

Jun 13th, 2013, 11:17	#4
Jack_of_all Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2017 16:52 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: near Bath	removing the rear bumber is dead easy. best to get instructions from http://accessories.volvocars.com/Acc...rtNumberSearch look for towbar fitting as its in the first part of that basically, remove the two screws in the boot (inside door stops), there are 6 or so in each wheel arch, and another 2 plastic plugs into the exhaust heat guard underneath (these are single use, so you will need to find a replacement or get smart with some pliers) then it all just prises off. and best done when its warm out.

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