Front Bumper; Rear Bumper - Lotus Esprit Series Workshop Manual

BUMPER
FRONT
TO
REMOVE
.
1
Remove both headlamp pod assemblies and disconnect the wires from
both side/indicotor lamp assemblies. I t i s not necessary t o disconnect
the side/indicator lamp assemblies on car with the Federal
specification.
2.
From inside the headlamp pod accesses and front compartment,
remove the bumper mounting bolts with their washers. Unscrew the
self tapping screws securing the bottom of the Eur/Domestic front
bumper.
3 .
Remove the front bumpers and on Eur/Domestic cars remove the side/
indicator lamp assemblies from the bumper.
NOTE:
Federal front bumpers are secured with eight bolts and a l l others are
secured with
self tapping screws along the bottom of the bumper.
1.
Reverse the removal procedure, but first clean the surfaces on the
body which come in contact with bumper and apply sealant to the
bumper before fitting. Fit the finishing strip.
2.
Reconnect the wires to the side/indicator lamps where applicable
and check the lamps function correctly.
3.
Replace headlamp pod ossemblies.

REAR BUMPER

TO REMOVE
From inside the engine compartment remove the rear trim panel and
unscrew the bumper mounting bolts and washers.
2 .
Remove the bumper assembly.
NOTE:
Federal r k r bumpers are secured with
other re&r bumpers are secured with
2
fixing bolts, the side/indicator lamp fixing screws and
6
studs, washers and nuts, and a l l
2
bolts.
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