Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

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 and the body.

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the caps (A). Remove the clips (B), the screws (C, D), and the bolts (E) securing the rear bumper (F).
NOTE: To remove the clips, pry the inner clip up at the edge near the line (G) on the clip heads.

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

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3. With the help of an assistant, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the side spacers (A), pull the rear bumper (B) to release the bumper from the hooks (C) on the side bracket (D).

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4. With the help of an assistant, pull the rear bumper to release the bumper (A) from the hooks (four places) (B) on the upper brackets (C). 2-door: Disconnect the rear license plate light connector (D).

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5. Remove the rear bumper absorber (A) from the rear bumper beam (B) by pulling the absorber to release the projections (C) on both sides.

6. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks (of both the side bracket and side spacers) 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.

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