Bumpers - removal and refitting
Front bumper
Metal centre section type
1 From underneath each front wing, undo and remove the two bumper retaining nuts.
Bumper retaining nuts under wing panel
2 Disengage the quarter bumper retainer each side then, from the front of the car, grip the bumper and pull it free.
3 Refit reversing the removal procedure. Check that the quarter bumper retainers are fully engaged each side and that the bumper is aligned correctly.
All moulded type
4 From underneath each front wing, undo and remove the bumper retaining nuts.
5 Open the bonnet and unscrew the bumper retaining nut beneath each headlamp unit.
Bumper retaining nut in engine compartment
6 Disengage the quarter bumper retainer each side, then, from the front of the car, grip the bumper and pull it free.
7 Refit reversing the removal procedure. Check that the quarter bumper retainers are fully engaged each side and that the bumper is correctly aligned.
Front quarter bumpers
Metal centre section type
8 Use a pair of suitable pliers and detach the quarter bumper retaining tangs, as shown.
Quarter bumper retaining tang removal
9 Once removed the quarter bumper must be renewed.
10 Refit by pushing the quarter bumper into position on the metal section.
All moulded type
11 Prise out and remove the moulding strip from the quarter bumper to expose the retainer heads.
12 Use a chisel and remove the rivet heads from the upper retainer, then press out the rivets.
13 Prise open and detach the bumper-toquarter bumper retaining clips,
Fully moulded quarter bumper attachments
A Moulding
B Quarter bumper
C Retaining clips
then remove the quarter bumper.
14 Clean the moulding recess out with methylated spirit to remove the adhesive.
15 Align and fit the quarter bumper to the main bumper and locate the securing clips and rivets.
16 Using a blowlamp, or similar, very carefully heat the new moulding so that it is warm to the touch then detach the backing paper from the moulding and locate the moulding into the quarter bumper channel recess, pressing it firmly into position.
Rear bumper
17 Open the tailgate and lift out the floor cover and tool tray from the luggage compartment.
18 Detach the number plate wiring.
19 Undo the bumper retaining nuts from the rear face of the floor area on each side, then grip the bumper and withdraw it, simultaneously disengaging the quarter bumpers each side.
20 Refit in the reverse order to removal. Renew the rubber seal washers on the bumper retaining studs if they are perished or in poor condition. Ensure that the quarter bumper retainers fully engage when fitting.