Install rear bumper panel

• Install the bumper cover (2) and connect and lock the plug connections.
• Engage the bumper cover (2) at the top into the detents in the side panel area.
  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Tighten the screws (1).

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Bumper panel, rear
  Hexagon screw	Tightening torque	2.5 Nm

• Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Bumper panel, rear
  Hexagon screw	Tightening torque	2.5 Nm

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Bumper panel, rear
  Hexagon screw	Tightening torque	2.5 Nm

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Check the clip (2), it must not damaged or missing.

  Clip  (2), always install with the sealing ring  .

• Check detents (3), they must not be damaged or missing.
• Clip in the wheel arch trim (1) with the clip (2).

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• Engage the wheel arch trim (1) into the detents (3) in the area of the bumper cover.
• Mount blind rivet (1) using the special tool 0 496 521 (00 2 230)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Install the left and right REFLECTOR .
• Install both tail lights on the SIDE PANEL .
• Install the flap in the right luggage compartment TRIM PANEL .
• Install the flap in left luggage compartment TRIM PANEL .