Rear Bumper Assembly

- When removing or installing trunk lid, place a cloth or other padding on the rear tender panels. This prevents vehicle body from being scratched.
- Bumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
- Trunk lid adjustment: Adjust at hinge-trunk lid portion for proper trunk lid fit.
- Trunk lid lock system adjustment: Adjust striker so that it is in the center of the lock. After adjustment, check trunk lid lock operation.
- After installation, make sure that trunk lid and fuel filler lid open smoothly.


WARNING:
- Be careful not to scratch trunk lid stay when installing trunk lid. A scratched stay may cause gas leakage.
- The contents of the trunk lid stay are under pressure. Do not take apart, puncture, apply heat or allow fire near it.

Component Location:

Component Views:

1. Remove clips left and right chipping protectors.[F]
2. Remove bolts securing left and right rear fenders to bumper fascia.[G]
3. Remove clips securing bumper fascia.[H]
4. Open bumper fascia side outward to disengage from side clip.[J]
5. Extract bumper fascia assembly after removing the clamps fixing it.[K]
6. Remove energy absorber.
7. Remove trunk floor carpet.
8. Working from inside the trunk, remove left and right plugs from floor and then remove bumper reinforcement mounting bolts.[L]
9. Extract bumper reinforcement.