The rear bumper is a device for absorbing the energy of impact and protecting the car. On the Nissan Almera Classic, the bumpers are installed according to generally accepted standards, and they have a high level of wear resistance. No special tools are needed to remove the bumper from this car, so all the work can be done by yourself.
Necessary
- - flat screwdriver;
- - Phillips screwdriver;
- - wrenches for 10 and 12.
Instructions
Step 1
Knowing about its design will help you to remove the bumper correctly. The system of bumpers "Nissan Almera Classic" includes amplifiers, brackets, fasteners. In addition, lighting and signaling systems are installed in them. There are also places for fog lights and tow hooks.
Step 2
First of all, disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery, then remove the trunk lining. Unscrew the bolts and nuts securing the bumper on both sides, and then disconnect the harness block from the fog lamp connector.
Step 3
After that, unscrew one bolt on the right and on the left for attaching the protective shields to the bumper and the bolts securing the bumper to the rear fenders. Next, remove the piston rods of the lower part of the bumper and remove the pistons from the hole in the body brackets.
Step 4
Then proceed with the removal of the taillights. As with the bottom of the bumper, remove the piston rods (left and right) from the top and remove the pistons from the holes in the body brackets. Disconnect the wiring harness block from the license plate lights, then, squeezing the tendrils of the plastic retainer, remove it from the holder located on the body. Unscrew the two nuts securing the fog lamp to the bumper and remove the lamp along with its edging.
Step 5
Now remove the screws securing the license plate lights (two screws on each side) and remove the lights. Use a screwdriver to pry up the plastic holders and remove them. There are 4 of them in the upper part. If there are broken ones, replace them.
Step 6
Also, using a screwdriver, pry and remove the two clips located to the right and left of the energy absorbing elements of the bumper, and remove them. Unscrew the nuts securing the bumper bar and remove the bar. After that, unscrew the bolts securing the racks of the timber (two on the left and two on the right) and remove the racks. When installing the rear bumper, reinstall all parts in reverse order.
