Removing rear bumper
REAR BUMPER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTIONS
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Removing rear spoiler | See REMOVING REAR SPOILER | |
| 1 | Remove retaining strip at the sides -2- | The instructions, -1-2-3-4- must be used for the 996 Carrera 4S. -1-2-3-4- Remove collar nuts -1-2-3-4- |
| 2 | Removing centre retaining strip -5- | Screw off collar nuts -6-5-7- |
| 3 | Remove and disassemble rear bumper -8,--(8A)- | Unscrew sheetmetal screws -11-10-8, (8A)--9-12-9-14-13- |
| 4 | Removing centre heat shield on top -18- | Screw off collar nuts -17-18- |
| 5 | Remove impact pipe -19-19 A- | Unscrew fastening screws -21-19-19 A-20-20 A- |
| 6 | Remove heat shield at the sides -23- | Unscrew collar nuts -22-23-23- Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR COOLER Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR MUFFLERS . |