Remove the bumper cover lower section

NOTE: RISK OF 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.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Notes for the gap dimensions of the body form the basis of this REP and it is mandatory to observe them.
For additional information see: BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (COOPER 4-DOOR HATCHBACK, 2020-2023)

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LIGHTS .
Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL .

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Release the expanding rivet (1).

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Release and remove bumper cover lower section (1) from all the detents along the dotted line.

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