Removing the side section of the bumper cover
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RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
NOTE:
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.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM ON THE LOWER BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DOOR SILL COVER STRIP (ON ELECTRICAL REAR SEAT) .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT BOTTOM C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (3RD ROW OF SEATS) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ROLLER COVER FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to REMOVE THE FLAP IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FLAP IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL (ALL EQUIPMENT VERSIONS) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR REFLECTOR .
- Refer to REMOVE REAR BUMPER PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SUPPORT FOR THE EXHAUST COVER LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Release the blind rivet (1).
- Release the side section of the bumper cover (2) at the detents (arrows) and remove.