Front Bumper: Service and Repair

76.22.72 Bumper - Assembly - Front - From 04MY

New bumpers are supplied pre-masked, ready for paint spraying. Take care when removing the masking so the painted surface is not damaged.

Remove

1. Open bonnet.







2. Remove 8 screws securing wheel arch liners to bumper, release liners from wheel arch for access.







3. Remove 4 screws securing bumper valance to underbelly panel.
4. Remove 3 scrivets securing bumper to armature.







5. Disconnect multiplugs from fog/driving lamps.







6. Remove 2 bolts securing rear edge of front bumper to inner front wing.
7. Remove 4 screws securing bumper to bonnet locking platform.







8. With assistance, carefully pull each side of bumper forward to release it from its mountings.

CAUTION: Always protect paintwork when removing or refitting any body trims or bumpers.

9. Remove front bumper.

NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.

10. Remove front number plate.







11. Remove clips securing badge to grille, remove badge and discard clips.







12. Release and remove fog/driving lamp finisher from bumper.
13. Remove 6 screws securing fog/driving lamps to bumper.







14. Remove 6 speed nuts from bumper.

Refit

1. Fit 6 speed nuts to bumper.
2. Fit fog/driving lamps to bumper and secure with screws.
3. Fit fog/driving lamp finishers to bumper.
4. Fit badge to grille.
5. Fit number plate.
For Japanese models, two holes must be drilled into the bumper to mount the license plate. A template showing the position of the holes is supplied with a new bumper.

6. With assistance, fit bumper assembly to body.
7. Ensure bumper locating pegs are correctly aligned.
8. Fit and tighten bolts securing bumper to wings.
9. Connect multiplugs to fog/driving lamps.
10. Fit screws securing bumper to bonnet locking platform.
11. Fit scrivets to armature.
12. Fit screws securing bumper to underbelly panel.
13. Fit and align wheel arch liners and tighten screws.
14. Close bonnet.