Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

Exploded View BT-17 (Part 1):

Exploded View BT-17 (Part 2):

BODY REAR END AND OPENER

Removal and Installation
- 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.

REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY
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.