Replacing the rear bumper trim

Removing the trim strip on the rear bumper panel 

• Release the trim strip (1) at all the latch mechanisms (2) from the center starting from the outside and remove it.

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Installing trim strip on rear bumper panel 

• Check the guides (2) and the retaining lugs (3) on the trim strip (1).

In case of defective guides (2) or retaining lugs (3), replace the trim strip (1).

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• Correctly position the trim strip (1) and engage it in all the latch mechanisms (2).

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