Removing the rear bumper cover
NOTE:
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 repair specifications described in the service information "Standards for refinishing paint with a sensor system".
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 lamp 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 repair specifications described in the service information "Standards for refinishing paint with a sensor system".
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 lamp 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 THE STORAGE SHELF .
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE SIDE MEMBER ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING BATTERY COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP ON RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FLAP IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT REAR REFLECTORS .
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Release wheel arch trim (1) in area of bumper cover from detents (3) .
- Unclip wheel arch trim (1)
from clip (2)
.
- Loosen screws (1)
.
- Loosen screws (1)
.NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Loosen screw (1) .
- Release the bumper cover (2)
from the detents in the side panel area (3)
.
- Release the bumper cover (1) at the snap-in lugs (2) and remove it with the help of a support person.
- Continue to feed out the bumper cover (1)
and unlock and disconnect all the plug connections.