VL Rear bumper

[stander]

Hi Guys

I have just picked up a second hand rear centre bumper and the mould above with a view to replacing the current cracked one. Does anyone know the correct approach to removing the original. I know there are a couple of bolts inside the boot that need to be undone. Any ideas from then on ?

Any advice much appreciated

[Goon]

Yeah theres 3 bolts i think, depends if u have a tow bar.. but yeah below the boot latch..

remove those... there might be another 2 on the sides... then theres probley screws on the side bits for the main part, near the rear tyers...

thats about it... the thin side bits above the bumper.. ones screwed in the other bits pop out..

any drams holla, but im sure ive covered it all from memory....

[calais24/7]

does anyone on here have any complete rear bumper sections lol the centre and r/h side is cracked and might aswell just paint and replace as a whole, id probably brake the good one getting it off anyway hahah no patience
cheers

[Tasmaniak]

they are cheap enough to just buy non genuine brand new. Couple of hundred bucks mate.

[calais24/7]

yeh i spose but still thats another few hundred bucks that could go to something else
even tho i sound like a tight arse haha
just looking for someone in the ACT with a second hand one doesnt matter what colour ill need to paint it anyway
chers

[Holdfast]

Don't loose any of the bolts or mounting brackets or clips, be really careful as some of the parts are brittle and may be hard to replace. Mark the position of the brackets might also help.

[VL Berlina 5speed]

you will require to remove the bar moulds first

these held on by 8mm bolts on the inside and a few clips you squeze with pliers
remove the end mould covers near the wheels first ( one screw and slides off)

now remove the two 1/4 panel moulds (two screws at the most rearest point and clips too the front)
once loose slide the mould outwards of the car so the rear edge slide out from under the rear mould
repeat for both sides

next the rear mould, this is clips and one screw if a recall
once loose just straight backwards

once the moulds are removed you can look at the bar,



there are two bolts that go through the 1/4 on each side too the bar, remove these first

onder near edge of the bar at the bottom of the 1/4s there are a black plastic clip witha screw centre, try unscrewing it but more then likly it will not turn, just leaver the screw centre out

unplug the number plate light from the inside connector as its easyer then trying to do it while holding a bar

then just the 4 main bolts, think they were 12mm and its free
simply flare the ends out a little so it will get past the edge of the wheel arch
and remove it
get a hand from someone to lift it off the car safely,



simple just unbolt the section you wont or dont (3 x 8mm bolts on inside flange) and reverse the order, just dont forget too feed the number plate loom throught the hole




makes sure when you put it back together that you do a few things
-make sure the sliders are in the sides of the bar for the 1/4 panel bolts
- number plate loom get feed in
- when fitting all the mould on the rear centre one goes on first then the sides, or you will scratch and crack it trying too fit
-never bolt a bolt up tight, get them all started a few threads first then when all the bolts are in adjust the bar how you like and tighten

need anymore help or get stuck just ask ill be glad too help