R.r. rear bumper
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2011
- Section
- Removing-refitting › R.r. rear bumper
R.R. REAR BUMPER
Removing
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
For the left and right sides.
Op. 5540A56 EXTERIOR REAR LIGHT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
- Raise the vehicle.
1. Working on both sides of the vehicle, undo the bolts fixed to the wheel arches (1a) and the bolts fixed to the bodyshell (1b).
1. Undo the lower bolts fixing the bumper.
- Lower the vehicle.
1. Working on both sides of the vehicle, undo the upper bumper fixing bolts.
2. Move the bumper slightly, releasing it from the side retainers (2a) and (2b) and from the centre retainer (2c).
1. Disconnect the electrical connections.
| Description | Component |
|---|---|
| BUMPER/REAR COUPLING | See D212 BUMPER REAR COUPLING |
2. Keep the rear bumper.
Refitting
- Check that the bumper is not damaged.
- Connect the electrical connections.
1. Position the bumper and fit it in place attaching the centre retainers (1a) and the side retainers (1b, 1c).
2. Working on both sides of the vehicle, tighten the upper fixing bolts.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REAR BUMPER | Bolt | M6 | 0.7 ÷ 1.1 |
- Raise the vehicle.
- Tighten the lower bolts fixing the bumper.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REAR BUMPER | Bolt | M6 | 0.7 ÷ 1.1 |
- Working on both sides of the vehicle, tighten the bolts fixed to the wheel arches and the bolts fixed to the bodyshell.
Op. 5540A56 EXTERIOR REAR LIGHT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
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