Bumper Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the lock carrier trim panel. Refer to LOCK CARRIER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Open the luggage compartment side trim panel cover.

-- Remove the nuts -arrow- using the : T40078 .

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-- Disconnect the connectors -2 and 3-.

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-- Free up the wiring harness -1-.

-- Remove the rear wheel cover. Refer to WHEEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, REAR .

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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TIP:

On vehicles with trailer hitch the trailer hitch must be retracted.
The quantity of bolts -arrows- varies depending on the model.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 4-.

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-- Using the : T10383/1 unclip the bumper side section -3- from the body.

-- Disengage the side piece -2- on the side panel outward -arrow A- and remove the bumper cover slightly toward the rear -arrow B- with the help of a second technician.

-- Release the catches from the outside -arrows- and push the grommet -1- inward.

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-- Guide out the wiring harness with the grommet at the body pass through.

-- Lay the bumper cover on a soft surface.