Rear bumper removing screws
07-25-2015, 08:02 PM
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Rear bumper removing screws
So i am in the process of trying to remove my rear bumper, had a look at the service manual and it is just too general. I attached a schematic diagram
My questions are
1. How do you disconnect the license plate light (im assuming u need to unclip it prior to removing the bumper) - I can barely fit my hand in the license plate light hole and would probably need to find pliers or something to disconnect it.
2. Do you need to jack the car to remove the bumper - I don't think so?
Don't know why but most of the diy guides are missing pictures and descriptions of how to specifically undo the screws.
My questions are
1. How do you disconnect the license plate light (im assuming u need to unclip it prior to removing the bumper) - I can barely fit my hand in the license plate light hole and would probably need to find pliers or something to disconnect it.
2. Do you need to jack the car to remove the bumper - I don't think so?
Don't know why but most of the diy guides are missing pictures and descriptions of how to specifically undo the screws.
07-25-2015, 11:28 PM
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1. I unplug as I take the bumper off. Doable with 2 hands, easier with 3.
2. No.
2. No.
07-25-2015, 11:30 PM
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PS, the lower screws behind the rear wheels can be difficult to get at. Easier with the wheels removed but doable with a 1/4" or 3/8" ratchet + screwdriver bit adapter.
07-26-2015, 12:45 AM
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07-26-2015, 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by chrispayze' timestamp='1437895850' post='23693079
PS, the lower screws behind the rear wheels can be difficult to get at. Easier with the wheels removed but doable with a 1/4" or 3/8" ratchet + screwdriver bit adapter.
how do you pull the bumper off without breaking the bumper tabs?
07-26-2015, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by frutter' timestamp='1437900350' post='23693095
[quote name='chrispayze' timestamp='1437895850' post='23693079']
PS, the lower screws behind the rear wheels can be difficult to get at. Easier with the wheels removed but doable with a 1/4" or 3/8" ratchet + screwdriver bit adapter.
PS, the lower screws behind the rear wheels can be difficult to get at. Easier with the wheels removed but doable with a 1/4" or 3/8" ratchet + screwdriver bit adapter.
how do you pull the bumper off without breaking the bumper tabs?
[/quote]
That's generous!
Takes me around 5
Cable ties ftmfw.
07-26-2015, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmyb1978' timestamp='1437901976' post='23693108
[quote name='frutter' timestamp='1437900350' post='23693095']
[quote name='chrispayze' timestamp='1437895850' post='23693079']
PS, the lower screws behind the rear wheels can be difficult to get at. Easier with the wheels removed but doable with a 1/4" or 3/8" ratchet + screwdriver bit adapter.
[quote name='chrispayze' timestamp='1437895850' post='23693079']
PS, the lower screws behind the rear wheels can be difficult to get at. Easier with the wheels removed but doable with a 1/4" or 3/8" ratchet + screwdriver bit adapter.
how do you pull the bumper off without breaking the bumper tabs?
[/quote]
That's generous!
Takes me around 5
Cable ties ftmfw.
[/quote]
Agreed I was being s little generous, I'll factor in brew time and washing up
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