Replacing the rear bumper cover

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The gap dimensions form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (COOPER 4-DOOR HATCHBACK, 2020-2023)

Preliminary work

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

Remount cover for towing eye (1) on the left and right.

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Install the center spoiler on the rear bumper panel

Release the center spoiler (1) at the detents (arrows) and remove.

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Replace the rear bumper cover.
Parts: Bumper cover, rear

Install the center spoiler on the rear bumper panel

Attach center spoiler (1) lock into detents (arrows).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BUMPER COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LIGHTS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DIFFUSER .