Rear Bumper Bracket Replacement
Rear Bumper Bracket Replacement
Removal Procedure
1.Raise and support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2.Remove the rear bumper step pad from the bumper. Refer to Rear Bumper Step Pad Replacement .
3.Remove the rear bumper from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bumper Replacement Rear Bumper Replacement .
4.Mark the location of the inner bumper brace to the bumper.
5.Remove the nuts (8) that retain the outer bumper brace (1) to the frame.
6.Remove the nuts and the bolts (6) that retain the outer bumper brace to the bumper.
7.Remove the bolts (10) that retain the inner bumper brace (2) to the bumper.
8.Remove the outer (1) then the inner (2) bumper brace from the frame and the bumper.
Installation Procedure
1.Install the outer (1) then the inner (2) bumper brace to the frame and bumper.
2.Align the inner bumper brace with the marks made prior to removal.
Notice:Refer to Fastener Notice .
3.Install the inner bumper brace retaining bolts to the bumper.
TightenTighten the inner bumper brace retaining bolts to 25 N �m (18 lb ft).
4.Install the outer bumper brace retaining nuts and bolts (6) to the bumper.
TightenTighten the outer bumper brace retaining nuts and bolts to 50 N �m (37 lb ft).
5.Install the outer bumper brace nuts (8) and stud plate (7) to the frame.
TightenTighten the outer bumper brace nuts to 50 N �m (37 lb ft).
6.Install the rear bumper to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bumper Replacement Rear Bumper Replacement .
7.Install the rear bumper step pad to the bumper. Refer to Rear Bumper Step Pad Replacement .
8.Lower the vehicle.