Rear Bumper: Service and Repair
Rear Bumper, Wagon
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Bumper Cover
• Before replacing bumper cover, explore possibility of repairing damage to plastic.
• Due to model variations, small deviations must be considered during removal and installation.
Removing
- Remove the left and right side panel tail lamps.
- Remove screws - 4 - in area of left and right wheel housing liner.
- Pry out left and right expanding rivet - 2 - using a screwdriver.
- Remove bolts - 1 -.
- Remove bolts - 5 -.
• A second technician is required for the rest of the removal procedure.
- With a second technician, pull bumper cover - 3 - parallel out of guide profiles.
- Disconnect harness connectors of installed electrical components.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure gaps are parallel and pay attention to gap dimensions.
Tightening specifications:
Bolt - 1 -: 5 Nm
Bolt - 4 -: 2 Nm
Bolt - 5 -: 2 Nm