Sedan/Hatchback GTC Models
1. Remove the rear combination lights (see chapter 12).
2. Remove the license plate light (see chapter 12).
3. Turn out 6 fixing bolts (arrows A) (see resist. illustration) and disconnect the protection of the rear wheel arches from the bumper (see also Section 7). Disconnect the lower holders and turn out 2 upper fixing bolts.
6.3 Fixings (indicated by arrows) overlays (1) rear bumper (Sedan/Hatchback GTC models)
4. Press the side faces of the bumper lining and release the lining from the side guides. Be careful not to damage the bumper pad mounting.
5. Release the bumper cover from the guide and remove the cover with the help of an assistant. If equipped, disconnect the parking aid sensor harness connector.
6. Give 8 fixing nuts (see resist. illustration) and remove the rear bumper beam from the frame.
6.6 Fastening nuts (indicated by arrows) beams (2) rear bumper
7. Installation is made in an order, the return to an order of removal. When installing the beam, it is necessary to use new fixing bolts and nuts. The flange of the bumper beam after tightening the bolts for protection should be sealed with wax. Pay attention to the wiring harnesses.
Models Wagon
8. Remove the rear combination lamps (see chapter 12).
9. Turn out on 2 fixing bolts from each party of the car (see resist. illustration) and release the top edge of the bumper cover, then remove the tailgate sill cover.
6.9 Pad attachments (2) rear bumper (station wagon models) - indicated by arrows: A. Mounting bolts for protecting the rear wheel arches; B. Lower holders; C. Top fixing bolts; 1. Adjusting the sill of the tailgate bumper
10. Turn out 4 central bolts, wring out 2 lower clamps and release an overlay of a back bumper from holders (see illustration 6.9). Then unscrew 3 bolts on each side and separate the trim from the protection of the rear wheel arches.
11. Release the side faces of the bumper lining on the right and left of the guides and remove the lining with the help of an assistant. Be careful not to damage the pad fasteners
If equipped, disconnect the parking aid sensor harness connector.
12. Turn out 6 fixing bolts and nuts and remove a beam of a back bumper (see illustration 6.17).
13. Installation is made in an order, the return to an order of removal. New self-locking fixing bolts and nuts must be used when installing the beam. The flange of the bumper beam after tightening the bolts for protection should be sealed with wax. Pay attention to the wiring harnesses.
Signum Models
14. Remove the rear combination lights (see chapter 12).
15. Turn out 6 fixing bolts (arrows A) (see resist. illustration) and disconnect the protection of the rear wheel arches from the bumper (see also Section 7). Disconnect the lower holders, remove the tailgate sill trim and unscrew the 4 upper mounting bolts.
6.15 Pad attachments (2) rear bumper (Signum models) - indicated by arrows: A. Top fixing bolts; B. Central fixing bolts; C. Retainers; 1. Tailgate sill trim
16. Release the side faces of the bumper masonry on the right and left of the guides and remove the trim with the help of an assistant. Be careful not to damage the bumper pad mounting. If equipped, disconnect the electrical wiring connectors of the sensors of the parking assistance system.
17. Turn out 6 fixing bolts of nuts and remove a beam of a back bumper (see resist. illustration).
6.17 Bolts (indicated by arrows) beam fastenings (3) rear bumper (Station wagon and Signum models)
18. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. When installing the beam, new self-locking fixing bolts and nuts must be used. The flange of the bumper beam after tightening the bolts for protection should be sealed with wax.
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