Remove rear bumper panel
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RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects .
Paint damage .
Mechanical effects .
Paint damage .
- Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
- Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In order to guarantee the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may be repainted only in compliance with the following instructions.
No stickers or films (transparent or colored) may be affixed in the transmission areas of the radar sensors.
If there are no radar sensors fitted, the component may be painted.
The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:
Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).
Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.
In order to guarantee the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may be repainted only in compliance with the following instructions.
No stickers or films (transparent or colored) may be affixed in the transmission areas of the radar sensors.
If there are no radar sensors fitted, the component may be painted.
The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:
Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).
Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE WATER CHANNEL LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH EXHAUST COVERS .
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To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram without rear wheel.
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Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Unfasten nut (1).
- Loosen screws (2).
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Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Fold back the wheel arch cover (1).
- Loosen screw (2).
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Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Loosen screw (1).
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Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Release bumper cover from the side detents (1).
- Remove license plate from the rear bumper cover.
- Loosen the expanding rivet (2).
- With the help of an with a support person, release the bumper cover from the detents (1) to the rear.
- Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
- Remove rear bumper cover (1).