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Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

- Bumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
- Back door lock system adjustment: Adjust lock & striker so that they are in the center. After adjustment, check back door lock operation.
- Back door hatch lock system adjustment: Adjust lock & striker so that they are in the center. After adjustment, check back door hatch lock operation.


WARNING:
- Be careful not to scratch back door stay and/or back door hatch stay when installing back door and/or back door hatch. A scratched stay may cause gas leakage.
- The contents of the back door stay and back door hatch stay are under pressure. Do not take apart, puncture, apply heat or allow fire near them.


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1. Remove bolts and screws securing left and right mudguards and remove the mudguards. [J]
2. Remove clips and screws securing left and right sides of wheel protector. [K]
3. Remove clips and bolts securing left and right rear fenders to bumper fascia. [L]
4. Remove bolts securing bumper reinforcement to bumper fascia. [M]
5. Remove clips securing bumper fascia. [N]
6. Extract bumper fascia assembly. [O]
7. Remove bolts and nuts securing bumper reinforcement. [P]
8. Extract bumper reinforcement.