Removal and Replacement

Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:

- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.
- Take care not to scratch the rear bumper or the body.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the rear splash guard.
2. Remove the caps (A). Remove the bolts (B, C) and the clips (D) securing the rear bumper (E).






3. Pull out 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 spacer (A), pull out the rear bumper (B) to release the hooks (C) on the upper bracket (D).






5. If necessary, remove the rear bumper absorber (A) from the rear bumper beam (B).





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

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