Bumper rear, replacing (2005-): Installation

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

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Guide the hooks (6) for the bumper into the grooves (7) on the side bracket. Press firmly at the top so that the hooks engage.

HINT: This operation is easier with two people. 

Install: 

• the screws, 1 on each side, at the bottom of the casing
• the 4 clips on the underside of the casing
• the 4 M8 nuts. Tighten.

HINT: Use butyl tape to secure the nuts in the sleeve. Otherwise the nuts are easy to lose. 

Fig 2: Identifying Screw On Each Side

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Install: 

• the screw (x 1). Tighten
• the connector for the antenna amplifier. Alternatively the screw for the bracket
• the soundproofing
• the sub-woofer if applicable
• the cover and the soundproofing on the right-hand side
• the battery. See: Battery, replacing
• the floor hatch.