Fitting a towbar to my '08 plate focus estate,do i need to remove the rear wheels to access all the bolts and screws holding the rear bumper on.

Hello, this is my first venture into the world of forums, so please be gentle.

I have recently sold my 2005 Focus C-Max and had to swap bumpers before doing-so. I don't know for sure if its exactly the same, but I did NOT need to remove the wheels.

1st job was to remove the screws holding-up the wheel arches. This was a bit tight with my R16-205s but a small ratchet with the appropriate head just about fit.

Jacking up one side at a time might help you if more space is required, but I did not need. Obvs if you're working around the jack be very careful you don;t knock it :).

The rest of the bumper was a 10mm bolt in each wing and a couple of those nasty plastic push-screw fastening underneath where the tow bar would go.

I hope this helps. Jim

same here left the wheels on

Just remove the bumper. No need to remove wheels.

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Thanks guys,will fit when my dedicated wiring loom arrives and it isn't raining.