Removing rear bumper

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.

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 lamp 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.

Fig 6: Bumper Bracket And Screws

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Remove: 

• one screw (B) on the left-hand side
• one screw (C)
• one nut (D)
• the bracket (E) on the right-hand side of the bumper
• the bumper.