Auto-Trail rear bumper replacement query

Philip Stanworth
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Hi folks,

I've got a 2016 Auto-Trail Imala 715 which needs new corner panels on the rear skirt (i.e. bumper). I'm trying to decide whether to replace them myself or take it to a professional. It mostly looks easy enough - mainly half a dozen screws. The only thing I can't work out is how the corner panel attaches to the side skirt. Looking behind that joint, there are four or five plastic rivet-looking things through holes in the side-skirt end, with melted-over ends to keep them there: these are obviously doing the joining, but nothing is visible from the outside. Does anybody know how those plastic rivets are attached to the corner panel , and how to disassemble this joint?

Thanks

Phil

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  • Philip Stanworth
    Philip Stanworth Club Member Posts: 3
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    Added photos of inside and outside of nearside joint (that's a lot of sides).

  • DavidKlyne
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    @Philip Stanworth have you checked to see if there are any Auto-Trail Facebook Groups as usually they contain a lot of useful information and its more than likely you will come across someone who hs experience of the same problem?

    David

  • Philip Stanworth
    Philip Stanworth Club Member Posts: 3
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    Thanks David, I'll give that a go.

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