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Offline Snoopy

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Rear bumper adjustment how?
« on: 27 August 2011, 16:39 »



–   Remove tail lights → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.94
–   Remove bolts -4- on left and right in area of wheel housing liner.
–   Remove bolts -5- (point upwards) on left and right.
–   Remove bolts -2- and -3- from underneath.

Further removal is only possible with the help of a second mechanic.

–   Pull rear bumper cover -1- out of fasteners in side guides -arrows a-.
–   Pull rear bumper cover -1- parallel off vehicle -arrows b-.
–   Disconnect connectors from all electrical components.

Is there any more pictures of the fasteners talked about at area (a) as my bumper does not seem to fit in this area i notice today for some reasons (amazed ive not seen it before when washing/waxing, maybe its been the heat distorted it?)
The bumper is sitting in at the middle of that seem next to [a] a couple of mills in so maybe its not in the side guides or just needs adjustment somehow.
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« Last Edit: 27 August 2011, 16:43 by Snoopy »
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Re: Rear bumper adjustment how?
« Reply #1 on: 27 August 2011, 19:56 »
Area A clips in to place so doubt there would be any adjustment, mine didn't fit well either.

I will have a look to see if there is any more pics in ETKA or ELSA now.

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Re: Rear bumper adjustment how?
« Reply #2 on: 27 August 2011, 20:18 »
Might have some adjustment on the bumper guide (4) that section a clips into: -


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Re: Rear bumper adjustment how?
« Reply #3 on: 27 August 2011, 20:39 »
Thanks Steve  :smiley:
Looks like i may pull the bumper off next time i have a few minutes to take a look.  :smiley:
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Re: Rear bumper adjustment how?
« Reply #4 on: 27 August 2011, 20:40 »
No probs  :smiley: