Removal and Installation

REAR BUMPER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


CAUTION:
Bumper fascia is made of resin. Never apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with oil.
1.Fully open back door assembly.
2.Remove rear combination lamp (LH and RH). Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.





3.Remove bumper fascia fixing clips (A) and screws (B) (LH and
RH).
4.Remove rear over fender fixing screws.
5.Remove bumper fascia lower mounting bolts.





6.Remove screws (A) of bumper fascia front end upper (LH and
RH).





7.Pull bumper fascia assembly toward the vehicle outside as shown by the arrow in the figure, and then disengage the bumper fascia assembly from bumper side brackets (LH and
RH).





8.Remove bumper fascia assembly.

CAUTION:
When removing bumper fascia assembly, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.
9.Remove the following parts after removing rear bumper fascia.
- Bumper side brackets (LH and RH)
- Reflex reflector (LH and RH)
- Bumper stay bracket (LH and RH)
- Bumper stay (LH and RH)
- Bumper protector (LH and RH)
- Bumper side reinforcement (LH and RH)
10.Remove energy absorber.

INSTALLATION

Note the following item, and then install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:





- The following table shows the specified values for checking normal installation status.
- Fitting adjustment cannot be performed.