Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and the body.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.

1. From the rear wheel arches on both sides, remove the screws securing the rear bumper (A) and the rear fender cover (B).






2. Remove the bolts and the clips securing the rear bumper (A).






3. Pull on the rear bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on the side spacers (C).






4. With the help of an assistant, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the side spacers (A), pull the rear bumper to release the bumper from the hooks (B) on the side bracket (C).






5. With the help of an assistant, pull out on the rear bumper to release the bumper (A) from the hooks (B) on the upper brackets (C). Disconnect the rear bumper subharness connector (D) (for some models).






Rear bumper absorber removal

6. If necessary, remove the rear bumper absorber (A).





7. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks (of both the side brackets and the side spacers) on each side securely.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
- For some models: Make sure the rear bumper subharness connector is plugged in properly.