Rear bumper removal

baroudeur · **October 01, 2012, 12:51:33**

My rear bumper has been damaged whilst parked. Has anyone removed the bumper and can give any information about how to do it please?

AlanHo · **Reply #1: October 01, 2012, 13:27:12**

It would be helpful if you would include your car model in your profile - similar to mine to the left of this post - so that members can target their replies..

eye30 · **Reply #2: October 01, 2012, 16:25:33**

It is held on by bolts which you get to from the underneath.

AlanHo · **Reply #3: October 01, 2012, 20:33:58**

I can see bolts inside the rear wheel arch on my 2012 model.

Lakes · **Reply #4: October 01, 2012, 22:34:57**

Do you want to remove & replace with a new one?

baroudeur · **Reply #5: October 02, 2012, 13:50:31**

Quote from: Lakes on October 01, 2012, 22:34:57

Do you want to remove & replace with a new one?

4Rs

Remove, repair, respray and replace. My son has a contract bodyshop connected with his job. I get trade price

I've only got a £50 excess and protected NCD but a premium increase is a likely result of a claim and declaring it for the next five years does not appeal.

baroudeur · **Reply #6: October 02, 2012, 13:53:57**

Quote from: AlanHo on October 01, 2012, 13:27:12

It would be helpful if you would include your car model in your profile - similar to mine to the left of this post - so that members can target their replies..

Is there any difference in the i30 bumper mounts over the production run so far?

I normally quote relevant information with an enquiry but considered it was not required this time.

baroudeur · **Reply #7: October 02, 2012, 13:54:39**

Quote from: eye30 on October 01, 2012, 16:25:33

It is held on by bolts which you get to from the underneath.

Thank you.

Lakes · **Reply #8: October 02, 2012, 22:01:35**

There is like a wind defector plastic trim that attaches to the bumper from underneath, has about 15 screws to remove. then you just have to look for the the bolts that hold it on all way around, but its all bolt on as its plastic. the CW could be different but not much and the rear is plastic. if its just a minor scrape thats all you need to do. if it was hit harder. when that is removed you will see the body structure, thats all welded so lot more work.

VaerO · **Reply #9: October 03, 2012, 04:11:30**

For the 2012 GD model:

CAUTION

Quote

• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
• Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1.Remove the luggage side trim.

2.Disconnect the rear bumper main connector (A).

3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the rear combination lamp (A).

4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector (A).

5. After loosening the rear bumper side's mounting screws and clip, then disconnect the side's.

6. Loosen the mounting bolts.

7. Loosen the rear bumper upper mounting screw and clip.

8. Remove the rear bumper cover (A).

9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #10: October 03, 2012, 06:09:31**

baroudeur · **Reply #11: October 07, 2012, 17:48:03**

Quote from: VaerO on October 03, 2012, 04:11:30

For the 2012 GD model:

CAUTION
Quote
• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Thank you.

Bodyshop had no problems removing bumper.

Repair and respray are perfect and not detectable.
£70 for the whole job including paint and a 250ml can of left over for touch up.

eye30 · **Reply #12: October 07, 2012, 17:52:35**

Great.
Looks as if they know what they were doing and not connected to the firm that did my repair..

Phil №❶ · **Reply #13: October 07, 2012, 20:51:24**

Excellet result.

Dazzler · **Reply #14: October 07, 2012, 20:56:26**

Quote from: 847563 on October 07, 2012, 20:51:24

Excellet result.

except for the spelling ...(and bloody cheap too..)

Phil №❶ · **Reply #15: October 07, 2012, 20:57:13**

Only been awake a few minutes, thought I could type 2 words without spell check, wrong.

Dazzler · **Reply #16: October 07, 2012, 21:05:02**

Quote from: 847563 on October 07, 2012, 20:57:13

Only been awake a few minutes, thought I could type 2 words without spell check, wrong.

Must have only been up a few minutes when you typed your signature too... Who is toady?

Phil №❶ · **Reply #17: October 07, 2012, 21:08:37**

Neighbours

eye30 · **Reply #18: October 08, 2012, 10:39:00**

Quote from: 847563 on October 07, 2012, 21:08:37

Neighbours

Best ever soap in the TV.

Real life and natural...... except when Karl sings...

Doggie 1 · **Reply #19: October 08, 2012, 11:03:22**

Neighbours and Home & Away......

baroudeur · **Reply #20: October 08, 2012, 13:37:51**

Quote from: eye30 on October 07, 2012, 17:52:35

Great.
Looks as if they know what they were doing and not connected to the firm that did my repair..

Well let me put it this way.......

Thousands of vehicles arrive in the U.K. from abroad every day. Inevitably, some of those vehicles get a ding or two on board the car carriers or in the storage compounds and someone has to repair them so the dealer/customer doesn't realise it.

This guy's company does that!