Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:

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

1. Remove the caps (A). Remove the clips (B, C), the screws (D, E), and the bolts (F) securing the rear bumper (G).

NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (H).

2-door





4-door ('08-10 models)





4-door ('11-12 models)





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

2-door





4-door





3. With the help of an assistant, pull out both side of the rear bumper (A) to release the hooks (B) on both side bracket (C) as shown.

2-door





4-door





4. With the help of an assistant, remove the rear bumper (A).

1. Release the hooks (B) on the upper brackets (C).

2. 2-door: Disconnect the rear license plate light connector (D).

2-door





4-door





5. If necessary, remove the rear bumper absorber (A) from the rear bumper beam (B) by pulling the absorber to release the post (C) on both sides.

2-door





4-door





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

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks (of both the side brackets and the side spacers) on each side securely.
- Push the clips, the hooks, and the posts into place securely.