Rear Bumper Cover
Before replacing the bumper cover, see if it is possible to repair the damage.
Depending on the model, there may be small differences when removing and installing.
Removing
-- Remove tail lamp assembly in side panel on left and right. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) BRM, BGP, BPY, BGQ, CBTA, CBEA, CJAA, CBUA, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .
-- Remove screws -7- in area of left and right wheel housing liner.
-- Pry out left and right expanding rivet -3- using a screwdriver.
-- Remove bolts -4- and -5- from below.
-- Remove bolts -2- from above.
-- Remove bolt -1- on left and right of luggage compartment (remove side luggage compartment cover. Refer to Removal and Installation ).
A second technician is required for the rest of the removal procedure.
-- With a second mechanic, pull bumper cover -6- parallel out of guide profiles.
-- Disconnect harness connectors of installed electrical components.
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal.
Make sure gaps are parallel and pay attention to gap dimensions. .