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 REAR BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM ON THE BUMPER COVER .

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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