Rear Bumper Replacement (SUV)

Rear Bumper Replacement (SUV)


Removal Procedure

1.Lift the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .





2.Remove the rear tow eye/D-rings. Refer to Rear Tow Eye Replacement .





3.Disconnect the electrical connector for the rear trailer tow receptacle at the rear bumper (1).

4.Remove the receptacle bolts (3) and receptacle (2).





5.Remove the push-in retainers (1) securing the bumper end cap (2) to the wheelhouse extensions.

6.Remove the rear bumper end cap retainers and covers.





7.Remove the nuts (1, 3) securing the reinforcement bar (2) to the bumper end cap and trailer hitch bolt (4).

8.Remove the rear bumper bolts behind the removed spare tire carrier mounting plates.

9.Remove the bumper.

Installation Procedure

1.Position the rear bumper to the chassis frame.

Notice:Refer to Fastener Notice .

2.Install the 2 rear bumper bolts.

TightenTighten the bolts to 32 N �m (24 lb ft) at the spare tire carrier mounts.

3.Install the rear tow eye/D-rings. Refer to Rear Tow Eye Replacement .





4.Install the reinforcement bar (2) to the chassis hitch bolt and end cap.

5.Install the nuts (1, 3) and adjust the bumper height.

TightenTighten the nuts to 32 N �m (24 lb ft).

6.Install the push-in retainers in order to secure the bumper end caps.





7.Install the trailer tow receptacle (2) to the rear bumper (1).

8.Install the bolts (3).

TightenTighten the bolts to 9 N �m (80 lb in).

9.Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .