A8L V8-42L Rear Bumper Reinforcement Service and Repair
Disengaging support piece
CAUTION: Never disengage support piece in the removed condition - danger of injury.
When re-installing the old bumper cover, the old support piece may remain installed.
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When replacing the bumper cover, a new support piece - 1 - must be clipped into the bumper cover from below.
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After installing bumper cover completely, pull down release rod in - direction of arrow and thereby release support piece.
NOTE: By pulling down disengaging rod, tension is released from support piece and reinforces the bumper cover against the crossmember.