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Lotus Service Notes Section BV
2. From each headlamp aperture, release the three fixings clamping the bumper top flange to the clamshell
and to the support bracket.
3. From each headlamp aperture, slacken the two nuts securing the front edge of the clamshell and bumper
top flange to the support rail. Prise out the nose badge taking suitable precautions to protect the surround-
ing paintwork, and slacken the single nut securing the centre of the clamshell and bumper.
4. From beneath the car, release the fixings securing the front undertray to the lower edge of the bumper,
and the two screws securing each lower rear corner of the bumper to the support bracket.
5. Withdraw the bumper.
6. Ensure the bumper foam is fitted to the subframe before replacing the bumper in reverse order to removal,
inserting the top flange between the clamshell and support rail.
BV.6 - REAR CLAMSHELL
The rear clamshell comprises the principal body moulding aft of the doors and includes the integral boot
box. The separate rear bumper panel is screw fixed to the rear face of the clamshell. The front of the clamshell
is secured to the body side mouldings and the back edge of the roof panel, with the back end supported via
the boot floor to the rear subframe. The tailgate hinges reach beneath the top edge of the clamshell to fix onto
the rear bulkhead, such that the tailgate needs to be removed before the clamshell may be released. The rear
bumper may remain fitted to the clamshell. Two people are required to lift the clamshell from the vehicle, and
sufficient space provided to store the panel without paint damage.
Front bumper
Adjustable support rail
Bumper/headlamp
support bracket
Diffuser spat b359
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