To remove

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1

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Remove the screws in the wheel housing, 2 on each side.
Open the tailgate
Remove the storage compartments and their covers on both sides.

Fig 2: Illustration For Step 3-4
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Remove the insulation pads. The old ones must be discarded and replaced by new ones.
Remove the nuts holding the bumper. The lower bolts only have nuts if the car is equipped with a towbar.

Fig 3: Illustration For Step 5
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Together with an assistant, pull out the bumper clips from the edges of the wheel housings and the rear wings. Lift the bumper out backwards.

Fig 4: Illustration For Step 6
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NOTE:
For cars equipped with Saab Parking Assistance (SPA):
- Unplug the connectors.
IMPORTANT: Be careful to avoid damaging the paintwork.