Install rear bumper panel

• 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 .