Installing front bumper casing

Fig 1: Identifying Lugs Alignment On Bumper In Channels On Slide Mounting

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Align the lugs (3) on the bumper in the channels (4) on the slide mounting. Press at the top so that the lugs secure.

Press in the bumper cover as far as it will go.

Install the two screws

HINT: This operation is easier with two people. 

Fig 2: Identifying Screw Pressed Backwards To Release Bumper Bracket

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Tighten the two screws for the slide mountings. Ensure that the slide mountings engage the bumper cover.

Install: 

• the six clips on the top of the casing
• the connectors for the fog lamps
• the four clips on the underneath of the bumper
• left and right trim strip.

Install the wiper arms if the car is equipped with headlamp wipers. See Wiper arm, headlamp, replacing .