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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)18 · Body
18 · Body & interior

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
Diagram
  1. Remove 2 Torx bolts securing bumper valance to bumper armature.
  2. Open boot lid and position luggage compartment carpet aside to access multiplugs and bumper valance retaining nuts.
Open boot lid and position luggage compartment carpet aside to access multiplugs and bumpe
  1. Disconnect both number plate illuminating lamp multiplugs.
  2. Release both number plate illuminating lamp harness grommets from rear panel.
  3. Remove 3 thread covers and 3 nuts securing bumper valance to rear panel.
  4. 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 bumper valance from body, taking care to withdraw number plate illuminating lamp h
  1. Release and remove both number plate illuminating lamps.
  2. Remove 10 screws securing bumper valance grille and remove grille.

Refit

  1. Position bumper grille, fit and tighten screws.
  2. Position number plate illuminating lamps and secure to bumper valance.
  3. Position bumper valance to body, feed number plate illuminating lamp harnesses through rear panel and align bumper valance to body.
  4. Fit bolts securing bumper valance to bumper armatures and tighten to 25 Nm.
  5. Fit nuts securing bumper valance to rear panel and tighten to 25 Nm.
  6. Fit thread covers.
  7. Connect number plate illuminating lamp multiplugs and secure harness grommets.
  8. Fit and tighten screws securing bumper valance to rear of both wheel arches.
  9. Remove stands and lower vehicle.

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