Install rear bumper panel

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Check whether the detents and the guide (arrows) are damaged or missing. Replace the bumper cover if necessary.

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Position the bumper cover (1) to be straight with support staff.
Connect all connectors and lock.
NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
Engage the detents in the area (3).
Engage the lateral detents (2) in the direction of the arrow.

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NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Tighten the screws (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Rear bumper panel to guides
Screw for thermoplastic plastic	Tightening torque	2.5 Nm

Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Rear bumper panel to fender
Screw for thermoplastic plastic	Tightening torque	4.6 Nm

Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Rear bumper panel to guides
Screw for thermoplastic plastic	Tightening torque	2.5 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING BOTH TAIL LIGHTS ON THE SIDE PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR THE WATER GUTTER .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL ARCH TRIM .