Removal

EXTERIOR: REAR BUMPER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
HINT: When replacing the spoiler, heat the bumper cover and spoiler using a heat light.

Standard heating temperature:





NOTE: Do not heat the bumper cover and spoiler excessively.

1. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER





(a) Put protective tape under the quarter panel.
(b) Remove the 5 screws, nut and 2 stoppers.
(c) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
(d) Using a screwdriver, detach the 10 claws.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.





(e) Detach the 2 claws and remove the bumper cover.
(1) Hold the rear bumper cover on its upper and lower parts with your hands as shown in the illustration.
(2) Pull up the rear bumper cover's lower part while holding its upper part securely.
NOTICE:
- The claw will not detach unless the rear bumper cover's upper part is securely held.
- Do not forcibly pull up the rear bumper. This will deform the claw.

2. REMOVE REAR SIDE SPOILER LH





(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 retainers.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the 2 clips and 3 screws.





(c) Put protective tape under the rear bumper cover.
(d) Using a heat light, heat the spoiler.
NOTE: Do not heat the spoiler excessively.

(e) Cut the double-sided tape that holds the spoiler to the bumper cover with a knife.
NOTICE:
- If reusing the spoiler, take care not to damage the spoiler.
- Be careful not to damage the bumper cover.

(f) Remove the spoiler.
3. REMOVE REAR SIDE SPOILER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPOILER





(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 5 clips.





(b) Put protective tape under the rear bumper cover.
(c) Using a heat light, heat the spoiler.
NOTE: Do not heat the spoiler excessively.

(d) Cut the double-sided tape that holds the spoiler to the bumper cover with a knife.
NOTICE:
- If reusing the spoiler, take care not to damage the spoiler.
- Be careful not to damage the bumper cover.

(e) Remove the spoiler.
5. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER CENTER BRACKET
7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 nuts and reinforcement.
8. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and bumper arm.
9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and bumper arm.
10. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and side retainer.
11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and side retainer.