Protection, Rear Bumper

NOTE: The surface must be at a temperature of at least 20°C (68°F) when work is carried out. Do not use the vehicle for at least two hours after work has been carried out. Do not wash the vehicle for at least 48 hours after work has been carried out.

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Casing

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Open the boot lid.
Wash the bumper casing and wipe dry.

Fig 2: Marking Center Between Middle Ribs Using Tape

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Take the bumper cover from the kit. Mark the center between the middle ribs using a piece of tape.

Fig 3: Applying Tape And Marking Center Of Bumper Casing

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Apply a piece of tape and mark the center of the bumper casing as shown.

Fig 4: Identifying Bumper Cover Centering

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Center the bumper cover according to the pieces of tape and measure the dimensions as shown.

Fig 5: Applying Pieces Of Tape To Mark Out Dimensions

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Apply pieces of tape to mark out the dimensions.

Fig 6: Cleaning Marked Surface

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Remove the bumper cover.
Clean the marked surface using isopropanol and wipe dry.

Fig 7: Identifying Protective Tape

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Remove the protective tape from one side.

Fig 8: Identifying Bumper Cover Center Marking

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Position the bumper cover center marking and the outer corner on the side that had the protective tape removed, at the markings on the bumper cover. Fold down the bumper cover towards the bumper casing, at the same time as securing the bumper cover into place.
Remove the protective tape from the other side. Align it with the remaining tape markings and press the bumper cover into place.
Remove the pieces of tape.

Fig 9: Identifying Bumper Cover

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Press the bumper cover towards the bumper casing over the entire surface.

NOTE: Do not use the vehicle for at least two hours after work has been carried out.

NOTE: Do not wash the vehicle for at least 48 hours after work has been carried out.