Disassembling rear bumper

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Clips

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CAUTION: Avoid damaging the bumper during disassembly.

Only V40:
Remove clips (8 clips) and remove plastic support, right and left.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Bumper Components

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Press in lugs and remove bracket (A) completely, start on one side. (May need some effort to remove the bracket)
Remove cover strip (B) and clips (C)
Press in lugs and remove reinforcement (D), start on one side
Remove absorber (E) from reinforcement (D).

Fig 3: Identifying Bumper Cover Components

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Remove side support (F) left and right
Remove the sidemarker lamps
Press clips in at the end of one side, on the inside of the bumper skin, and slide the molding (G) out of the bumper skin
Press the clips in and remove the molding (G) complete
Remove the clips and remove the spoilers (H)
Remove remaining parts out of the bumper skin.