COLT/LANCER release before 8.88
Removing
LANCER: Remove the mounting bolts and clips of the bumper extension and pull the extension forward towards the front of the vehicle. Remove reverse light see point 24.6.
Release screws and pull out clips at points marked with -arrows-.
Unscrew the bolts from the bumper beam and pull the bumper out a little. For polypropylene bumper, disconnect the cable harness from the rear of the bumper.
Remove the bumper with an assistant.
COLT/LANCER release since 9.88
Removing
Remove the license plate light, reversing light and, if equipped, rear fog light from the rear bumper, see point 24.2.
LANCER: Remove the side trim in the luggage compartment to gain access to the bumper mounting bolts from the inside.
Disconnect and remove the aprons -1- from the wheel arches, as well as (only at COLT) rear trim -2-.
Remove rear bolts -4- for bumper.
COLT only: Lift the upper part of the bumper from the side, being careful not to damage the bodywork, and remove the rear bumper side bolts.
LANCER: Loosen the side bolts of the bumper from the inside of the trunk.
GTI variants: Remove screws at lower edge of bumper.
Loosen mounting bolts -7- from underside and remove bumper with an assistant, see fig. K-4812.
If necessary, disassemble the bumper in the same way as described for the front bumper.
Installation
If removed, route cable harness over bumper.
Insert and secure the rear bumper.
Install facings.
Install outdoor lights in the bumper.