Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
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Rear Bumper Removal
Hi
Is there a guide on how to remove the rear bumper on a D4 with parking sensors? I saw on another thread someone who'd taken their's off to remove rust and repaint, and I'm thinking I should do the same.
I've seen a PDF of how it works on a D3, but I don't know if it's the same instructions for a MY10 D4 HSE.
Anyone who's done this already - any hints or tips?2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
10th Jun 2020 2:13 pm
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
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I just did it during the week to my D3
easy enough process but the metal on one mud flap was well gone and I had to fabricate a new one.
On the D3 the parking sensor connector can be accessed from the nearside, once the light unit is removed.
Mine wasn't too bad, just a bit scabby around the towbar receiver, forgot the before piccies though
Incidentally, when did Hammerite lose its bite, used it in the past and would suffer sore throats for days if I didn't have a mask on.
10th Jun 2020 2:17 pm
Sea Raider
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I jacked it up at the back a little as I couldn't be bothered to remove the wheels to be able to access the middle screw on the mudflap
10th Jun 2020 2:19 pm
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1665
Thanks - where did you find the instructions to do the removal?2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
10th Jun 2020 2:19 pm
Sea Raider
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Location: None
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The workshop manual is in the wiki, its in there
I actually used the Haynes manual even although nowadays the quality of photos is poor
10th Jun 2020 2:22 pm
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1665
Forgive my stupidity, but where's the wiki?2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
10th Jun 2020 2:51 pm
Sea Raider
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Location: None
Posts: 4450
^^^^^^^^^^up there below the site banner^^^^^^^^
however when you click on the D4 link, theres nothing there
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1665
2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
10th Jun 2020 2:59 pm
chugga90
Member Since: 13 Aug 2014
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 434
Under the 3 on disco3 at top of the page. ππ½Discovery commercial tdv6 auto 2013
Volkswagen t6 lwb Kombi dsg 4motion 2018
Volkswagen t5.1 lwb single cab tipper 2013
Discovery commercial sdv6 auto 2014 gone and not really missed.
Range Rover Tdv8 gone
Freelander 2 I6 very sadly gone
VW t5 Dsg gone and missed
Itβs not hard to remove, pdc is just a single plug on the LHS below the lights. Same with tow electrics. Mud flaps off, rear qtr panel arches removed, lights removed and the the bumper itself. 2 10mm bolts, 4 screws underneath (I suggest having replacements) and then trim clips under the boot flap. Awkward to get at - a canted trim removal tool helps. Bumper is clipped at the sides below the lights. Pull out and back to release
10th Jun 2020 6:59 pm
alan morgan
Member Since: 05 Mar 2018
Location: ox3 8pp
Posts: 31
hammerite
hi. re hammerite loosing its bite several years ago hammerite changed I used to paint everything in hammerite. even brush painted the petrol tank on a suzuki gt185 with it and made a very good job of it, the make up of the old hammerite would dry in several hours and be ready for a second coat the new make up needs it to have over night drying before a second coat. its still ok but nowhere as good as the old hammerite , cheers. alan.
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