Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair





Rear Bumper Cover

Removal





1
CAUTION: Protect the paintwork during this operation.
Remove the rear bumper cover trim panel.
- Release the 7 clips securing the rear edge of the rear bumper cover trim panel.
- Open the tailgate.
- Release the 12 clips securing the front edge of the rear bumper cover trim panel.




2 Release the rear fender splash shield from the rear bumper cover.
- Remove the 2 clips.
- Remove the 4 screws.




3 Release the rear bumper cover lower section.
- Remove the 5 screws.




4 With assistance, remove the rear bumper cover.
- Remove the 5 screws.
- Release the 6 clips.
- Disconnect the 4 electrical connectors to the rear parking aid sensors.

Installation
1 With assistance, install the rear bumper cover.
- Connect the electrical connectors to the rear parking aid sensors.
- Install the screws.
2 Secure the rear bumper cover lower section.
- Install the screws.
3 Secure the fender splash shield to the rear bumper cover.
- Install the screws.
- Install the clips.
4 Install the rear bumper cover trim panel.
- Close the tailgate