Rear bumper valance (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- TF Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2002–2005
- Section
- Exterior fittings
BodyRear bumper valance · page 2 of 2
- Remove 2 Torx bolts securing bumper valance to bumper armature.
- Open boot lid and position luggage compartment carpet aside to access multiplugs and bumper valance retaining nuts.
- Disconnect both number plate illuminating lamp multiplugs.
- Release both number plate illuminating lamp harness grommets from rear panel.
- Remove 3 thread covers and 3 nuts securing bumper valance to rear panel.
- Release bumper valance from body, taking care to withdraw number plate illuminating lamp harnesses through rear panel. Remove bumper valance.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
- Release and remove both number plate illuminating lamps.
- Remove 10 screws securing bumper valance grille and remove grille.
Refit
- Position bumper grille, fit and tighten screws.
- Position number plate illuminating lamps and secure to bumper valance.
- Position bumper valance to body, feed number plate illuminating lamp harnesses through rear panel and align bumper valance to body.
- Fit bolts securing bumper valance to bumper armatures and tighten to 25 Nm.
- Fit nuts securing bumper valance to rear panel and tighten to 25 Nm.
- Fit thread covers.
- Connect number plate illuminating lamp multiplugs and secure harness grommets.
- Fit and tighten screws securing bumper valance to rear of both wheel arches.
- Remove stands and lower vehicle.
Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: MG touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: MG panel clips assortment
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