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Important question that I need answered

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by rocketman, Oct 13, 2018.

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  1. rocketman

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    #1 rocketman, Oct 13, 2018
    If the rear bumper has to be taken off a 488 to do work on it, is taking off the rear wheels part of the process ?
     
  2. SAFE4NOW

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    #2 SAFE4NOW, Oct 13, 2018
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    My immediate answer is yes , because anytime I have seen the rear bumper off a 488 , the wheels were removed.

    Checking R&R instructions , it indicates that you are supposed to remove the rear wheels as part of the procedure.

    Can it be done with wheels on, I have asked.

    S
     
  3. yelcab

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    #3 yelcab, Oct 13, 2018
    There is normally a wheel liner that has to come off to access the fasteners at the edge of the bumper.
     
  4. rocketman

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    #4 rocketman, Oct 13, 2018
    What is R&R instructions ?
     
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    #5 SAFE4NOW, Oct 13, 2018
    R&R = Remove and Replace

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  6. rocketman

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    #6 rocketman, Oct 13, 2018
    What is the relevance of that as it applies to whether the wheels have to be removed ?
     
  7. 2NA

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    #7 2NA, Oct 13, 2018
    It would be quite difficult to remove the inner fender without removing the wheels first.
     
  8. yelcab

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    #8 yelcab, Oct 13, 2018
    It is easier to remove the wheel well liner when the wheels have been removed. Have you ever removed a bumper off a Ferrari?
     
  9. rocketman

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    #9 rocketman, Oct 13, 2018
    I have not and I’m not doing it now either. Asking for a friend.
     

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