Front Bumper: Description and Operation

Front Bumber-Main Components:

Front Bumper Setting Dimensions:

Rear Bumper-Main Components:

Rear Bumper Setting Dimensions:

Each bumper comprises a beam mounted to the body via two strut assemblies, and a moulded polypropylene cover incorporating side armatures and chrome plated blades. Each bumper strut is secured to the BIW by three bolts and supports the beam on a single bolt/height adjuster. The front bumper cover which is moulded to form a lower air intake for the cooling pack, also incorporates left and right handed twin fog lamps, brake cooling ducts. Side marker lamps filled for some markets serve only as reflectors for UK and Europe. A plastic undertray secured to the lower edge of the front bumper, improves airflow and minimizes the ingress of road grime in that area. Standard bumpers have glass mat thermoplastic (GMT) beams mounted on GMT struts. For certain markets, aluminium bumper beams are installed on menasco energy absorbing struts. Whilst both types of front bumper provide a fully integrated 'soft front end' that satisfies bumper impact requirements, the energy absorbing front and rear bumpers are further designed to withstand 5 mph (8 kph) impacts with no visible damage sustained. Side markers/reflectors, and direction indicators are designed for ease of access from the outside of the bumper. For adjustment and bulb change, the fog lamps are accessed from the bumper interior. The bumper covers are body colored and matched. Replacement covers are supplied complete with side armatures and are finished in primer.