Rear bumper - removal and refitting

Bodywork and fittings / Rear bumper - removal and refitting

Removal
Hatchback and Coupe models 1 Open the tailgate then prise out the covers and unscrew the upper mounting bolts from the top edge of the rear bumper (see illustration).

8.1 Rear bumper upper mounting bolt and cover

2 Unscrew the lower mounting bolts then pull the rear bumper rearwards and disengage it from the side guide plates (see illustration).

8.2 Rear bumper lower mounting bolt

Saloon models
3 Remove the number plate lights from the rear bumper as described in Chapter 12.

4 Unscrew the mounting bolts securing the rear bumper to the underbody bracket. If necessary, access can be improved by raising the rear of the car and supporting on axle stands (see “Jacking and vehicle support”).

5 Pull the rear bumper rearwards and disengage it from the side guide plates.

Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal.