Recommendation. Before starting work, purchase spare holders, as these parts often break during dismantling.
It is advisable to carry out the final operations of removing the overlay with an assistant.
Sequence of execution
1. Prepare the car for work (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").
2. Remove the rear lights (see "Tail light - removal and installation").
3. From underneath the car, using a TORX T30 key, unscrew the three bolts of the rear...
...two side mounting bolts.
4. Using a TORX T20 key, unscrew three mounting bolts in the wheel arches.
5. Using the TORX TZO key, unscrew the four bolts of the left mount. Similarly, unscrew the mounting bolts on the right.
6. Use a slotted screwdriver to pry up and remove the cap.
7. Using a 13 mm wrench, unscrew the mounting bolt.
8. Similarly, unscrew the mounting bolt on the opposite side.
9. Disengage the side panels from the brackets.
10. Move the bumper cover away from the car and disconnect the wiring harness connector from the fog light (see "Rear fog light - removal and installation") and parking sensors 1. Disconnect the wiring harness from the holders 2 on the trim.
11. Remove the bumper cover.
12. Install the overlay in reverse order.