Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

BUMPER-STEP

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect the license plate lamp electrical connectors and separate the wire harness from the bumper (2).
2. Support the bumper (2).
3. Remove the four nuts (4) attaching the bumper (2) to the hitch (3).
4. Remove the bumper.

INSTALLATION




1. Verify that the stud plates (1) are in place and install the bumper (2) onto the trailer hitch (3) brackets.
2. Install the nuts (4) and adjust the bumper gap to specifications. Refer to Body and Frame / Specifications / Dimensions.
3. Tighten the nuts to 54 N.m (40 ft.lbs.).
4. Position the license plate light wire harness back onto the bumper and connect the electrical connectors.