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Rear bumper

Rear bumper

To remove



1. Open the tailgate.

2. Remove the weatherstrip along the bottom edge.

3. Undo the two bolts retaining the load-securing eyelets and the two plastic nuts retaining the sill scuff plate.


4. Fold the luggage compartment carpet towards the front.

5. Remove the sill scuff plate by pulling it straight up (secured by clips).

6. Undo the four bumper retaining nuts.


7. Remove the plastic moulding securing the front edges of the bumper to the wheel housings (secured by two screws).

8. Lift away the bumper by pulling it rearwards so that it comes free from the brackets.

Important

Take care to avoid damaging the paintwork when removing the bumper.



To fit



1. Fit the bumper in place and screw on the four retaining nuts.

Tightening torque: 39 Nm (29 lbf ft)

2. Adjust the fit and tighten the retaining nuts.

3. Fit the plastic mouldings to the front edge of the bumper, over the wheel housing edges.

4. Fit the sill scuff plate by pressing it into position onto the retaining clips. Fit the load-securing eyelets and plastic nuts.


5. Fold back the carpet in the luggage compartment.

6. Fit the tailgate weatherstrips.


7. Close the tailgate and check its fit.