Removing the rear bumper

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Fig 1: Removing Cargo Compartment Carpet And Rear Panel

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Remove:

the two screws
the cargo compartment carpet
the rear panel
the clip (A)
the screw (B).

Turn the panel inwards on the left and right-hand sides.

(For V40 equipped with extra loudspeakers see Removing / installing additional loudspeakers .)

Fig 2: Cargo Compartment Side Panel And Screws

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Fig 3: Mudguard And Screws

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Slacken off the three screws for the mudguard.

Remove the screw (A).

Press in the catch. Remove the switch for the parking lamp on the bumper (left and right-hand sides).

Fig 4: Tape Protecting Paintwork

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Place tape underneath the tail lamps and on the tow hitch to prevent paintwork damage.

Fig 5: Rear Bumper Screws

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Remove the two nuts (A and B) on the left and right-hand sides.

Remove the screw (C) on the left and right-hand sides.

NOTE:

Remove the screw and washer (D), if the vehicle is equipped with a tow hitch.

Remove the bumper.