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Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: Porsche - UPDATE
I-CAR · September 10, 2024 · Porsche
Summary
Porsche has issued a position statement and guidelines restricting repairs on bumper covers near ADAS radar transmission areas. Improper repairs, painting, wrapping, or plastic welding in these zones can compromise sensor operation and increase collision risks.
What to do on the job
Consult the vehicle-specific Porsche workshop manual to check for paint thickness limitations and required subsequent calibration work before repairing or refinishing any bumper cover.
How to use it
Use this document to justify replacing rather than repairing a bumper cover if there is a crack or break in the radar transmission area, as Porsche explicitly prohibits plastic welding, painting, or wrapping in these zones. It also supports billing for the time required to research model-specific paint thickness limits and subsequent calibration procedures in the workshop manual.
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