Body Systems & Body Repair
A4.6.1.5 Fitted Condition (Rear)
The following procedures may apply should any part of the bumper mounting system, or cover, be renewed but should
not be necessary if the cover is removed for service reasons.
. The rear mountings must initially be set for 'cross car' pitch and center within the clearances around the strut to body
. To initially achieve the relationship between the bumpertop face and the rear panel, the strut height adjustersshould
9 Settheguide blockstothespecified dimensiontoachievethecorrect bumpertofender gap,BEFOREfittingthecover,
fixings.
be set to the dimension shown (Fig.
1) BEFORE the cover is fitted.
because adiustments can onlv be made with the cover
off.
. With all fixing points set, the bumper cover may be fitted and adjusted as necessary to achieve the specified gap
- Note:
conditions.
Access to the beam height adjusters may be made with the cover fitted by removing the tailpipe trims.
. With the bumper correctly adjusted to the body and all fixings tightened to specification, it is important that the ex-
haust tailpipes are then centered within the bumper cover cut-outs. This may be achieved by slackening the rear
section clamp and rotating the rear exhaust assembly. Please note that this may only be achieved before the tailpipe
trims are fitted; these must also be correctly aligned for good appearance.
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Fig. 1 Rear bumper setting dimensions
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