rear bumper reflector replacement

My rear bumper has been knocked and scratched by a dishonest so and so, and as a result (apart from some touch up paint) the reflector strip has been broken, which I believe is a MOT fail.
Before buying a new one(probably from Amazon) I wanted to check that it appears the rear bumper needs to be removed or loosened in order to access the clips which hold it in place. Has anyone attempted this themselves?

I had a similar issue you can access it from the back without removing the bumper just squeeze the two retaining clips and it's off.

I’ve just tried to access it, but there’s something (sound proofing maybe) in the way. It may be connected with the spare tyre housing, so not as simple a task as thought…

The Zigster said:

I’ve just tried to access it, but there’s something (sound proofing maybe) in the way. It may be connected with the spare tyre housing, so not as simple a task as thought…

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Possibly the heat shield for the exhaust if Offside one but should be do able.
Near side you need to remove this undertray for access. But if the reflector is bust anyway, just demolish carefully from outside, clear the red push fit clip holes and clip in the new one.

Combination of torx head bolts, 8 or 10mm bolts and the cross head push fit trim clips from what I can see

Resfeber said:

Possibly the heat shield for the exhaust if Offside one but should be do able.
Near side you need to remove this undertray for access. But if the reflector is bust anyway, just demolish carefully from outside, clear the red push fit clip holes and clip in the new one.
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Combination of torx head bolts, 8 or 10mm bolts and the cross head push fit trim clips from what I can see

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Many thanks - that is indeed the issue I have, and comforting that you suggest what I was considering doing! Cheers!

The Zigster said:

Many thanks - that is indeed the issue I have, and comforting that you suggest what I was considering doing! Cheers!

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Just be careful as the reflector looks like it has a locator peg on one end. May be a PITA to remove if you snap it off in the location slot during demolition unless the collision did this anyway.
Suggest starting near the centre and working towards the end with the locator.