Rear Bumper Shock Absorber: Service and Repair

Replacing One Impact Absorber For Rear Bumper

(Bumper Removed)
If necessary, remove rear bumper,







Left shock absorber:
Unscrew nuts and remove expansion rivets.
Remove cover.







Right shock absorber:
Version with battery in engine compartment:
Unscrew screw and remove tray.







Version with battery in luggage compartment:
Unclip and remove tray.







Unscrew nut and remove expansion rivet.
Remove cover.







Unscrew left or right nuts.
Remove shock absorber.
Tightening torque,

Front Bumper:

Installation:
Height of bumper is adjusted by turning the socket head cap screw (1) on the shock absorber (2).