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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 body.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the rear bumper as shown.




2. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks of the side spacers, side brackets and upper brackets on both sides securely.