Rear Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair
REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENTREMOVAL
1. Remove rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Cover/Fascia.
2. Support rear bumper reinforcement on a suitable lifting device.
Fig. 12:
3. Remove the four nuts attaching rear bumper reinforcement to frame rail extensions (Fig. 12).
4. Remove rear bumper reinforcement from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Support rear bumper reinforcement using a suitable lifting device to lift into position.
2. Position rear bumper reinforcement on vehicle.
3. Install the four nuts attaching rear bumper reinforcement to frame rail extensions and tighten to 27 N.m (20 ft.lbs.) torque (Fig. 12).
4. Install rear bumper fascia.