Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

REAR BUMPER

REMOVAL

1. Remove trailer hitch, if equipped.
2. Raise and support the rear of the vehicle.
3. Support the bumper.
4. Remove rivets at each side rear wheel well.
5. Disconnect license plate lamp wiring harness.

Fig. 2:

6. Remove nuts attaching bumper support brackets to rear rails and crossmember (Fig. 2).
7. Remove the bumper/fascia from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the bumper/fascia on the vehicle.
2. Install nuts attaching bumper support brackets to crossmember and rear rails (Fig. 2).
3. Check gaps and fit. Adjust as necessary. Tighten nuts to 54 N.m (40 ft.lbs.).
4. Connect license plate lamp wiring harness.
5. Install the trailer hitch, if equipped.