Rear Bumper Removal

gotitatlast · 15th February 2009, 20:41

Hi All

To all those that have removed the rear bumper on their cars, is it an easy job?
Can it be done by 1 person or is it a 2-man job.
Lastly, and my main concern, do any of the plastic retaining clips break upon pulling the bumper off?

I need to remove it to fit the parking sensors and patch a leek in the rear boot vent which is really peeing me off.

Thanks in advance for your help

Greeners · 15th February 2009, 20:57

check out the "how to..." section...

gotitatlast · 15th February 2009, 21:01

I've seen the "How to" but just looking for reassurance on the retaining clips really.

Greeners · 15th February 2009, 21:04

A long as you have a blanket or similar close by, it's a one man job.

You can put masking tape on the rear wing edge as an added bit of protection....

StevenWilliams · 15th February 2009, 21:11

It's quite easy. I did it when fitting the rear parking sensors. As Greeners stated put a blanket or something on the floor so you don't scratch the bumper when removing it.

I had to be rougher than I would have liked when removing one side but nothing was damaged and it all clipped right back into pace.

gotitatlast · 15th February 2009, 21:17

Greeners and Stephen

Thank you very much for your help.
As said before, i was really looking reassurance as I really don't want anything else broken on the ZT.

moonstoneboy · 16th February 2009, 06:57

I'll echo Stevens comments - you may need a big tug on the sides to release from the clips (same true of the front bumper) - but it does come away.

Paul

StevenWilliams · 16th February 2009, 06:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotitatlast

Greeners and Stephen

Thank you very much for your help.
As said before, i was really looking reassurance as I really don't want anything else broken on the ZT.

Who's Stephen?:lol:

baxlin · 16th February 2009, 08:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

Who's Stephen?:lol:

A rose by any other name......................

kevin · 16th February 2009, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

Who's Stephen?:lol:

you just found out your spelling your own name wronge.

15th February 2009, 20:41	#1
gotitatlast Avid contributor MG ZT 2.0CDTi+ 135bhp Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Uxbridge, W.London Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rear Bumper Removal Hi All To all those that have removed the rear bumper on their cars, is it an easy job? Can it be done by 1 person or is it a 2-man job. Lastly, and my main concern, do any of the plastic retaining clips break upon pulling the bumper off? I need to remove it to fit the parking sensors and patch a leek in the rear boot vent which is really peeing me off. Thanks in advance for your help

15th February 2009, 20:57	#2
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15th February 2009, 21:04	#4
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	A long as you have a blanket or similar close by, it's a one man job. You can put masking tape on the rear wing edge as an added bit of protection.... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

15th February 2009, 21:11	#5
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	It's quite easy. I did it when fitting the rear parking sensors. As Greeners stated put a blanket or something on the floor so you don't scratch the bumper when removing it. I had to be rougher than I would have liked when removing one side but nothing was damaged and it all clipped right back into pace. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

15th February 2009, 21:01	#3
gotitatlast Avid contributor MG ZT 2.0CDTi+ 135bhp Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Uxbridge, W.London Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've seen the "How to" but just looking for reassurance on the retaining clips really.

15th February 2009, 21:17	#6
gotitatlast Avid contributor MG ZT 2.0CDTi+ 135bhp Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Uxbridge, W.London Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Greeners and Stephen Thank you very much for your help. As said before, i was really looking reassurance as I really don't want anything else broken on the ZT.

16th February 2009, 06:57	#7
moonstoneboy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE CDT Tourer - naturally in Moonstone Green Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Surrey - near Gatwick Airport Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I'll echo Stevens comments - you may need a big tug on the sides to release from the clips (same true of the front bumper) - but it does come away. Paul