Replace rear bumper panel

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.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVE THE SERVICE CAP FOR THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LIGHTS .
Refer to REMOVE REAR BUMPER TRIM .

Removing left and right rear reflectors

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Remove rear reflector

Release all detents (1) and remove the cover.

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Release clamps (1) and remove the rear reflector.

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- Remove the diffuser
Release detents (1) (arrows),
Remove the diffuser (2).

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- Replacement: Remount ultrasonic sensors
Unlock the detents (1).
Remove the ultrasonic sensor (2) towards the top,
Remove all other ultrasonic sensors,
Snap all ultrasonic sensors into the bumper.

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- Removing the center spoiler from the rear bumper cover
Loosen the detents (1).
Remove the bumper cover (2) from the center spoiler (3).

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- Installing the center spoiler on the rear bumper cover
Clip in the center spoiler (3) with the detents (1) at the bumper cover (2).

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- Install the diffuser
Clip in the diffuser (2) with the detents (1) (arrows).
Make sure that the detents (1) are correctly fitted.

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- Installing the left and right reflector
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Installing rear reflector

Check
Check the clamps (1) on the rear reflector (2) for damage.

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Result

» The clamps (1) are damaged.

Measure
Renew the rear reflector (2).
Position the rear reflector (1) and clip it in.

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Position cover (1) and clip in.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALL REAR PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LIGHTS .
Refer to INSTALL THE SERVICE CAP FOR THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .