From 08/2009
EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: REAR BUMPER: DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH Removal
2. REMOVE REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
3. REMOVE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)
for Back Sensor: Removal
for Corner Sensor: Removal
4. REMOVE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)
for Back Sensor: Removal
for Corner Sensor: Removal
5. REMOVE NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)
(a) Peel the tape used to secure the luggage room wire to the extent that allows removal of the No. 3 luggage room wire and remove it.
HINT
Tape is not available as a supply part. Try to leave as much tape as possible on the rear bumper assembly so that the tape can be reused.
6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear bumper side support LH.
7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH
HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
8. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear bumper side retainer LH.
9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
10. REMOVE TOWING SOCKET (w/ Towing Hitch) Removal
11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
(a) Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear bumper energy absorber.
12. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER (w/ Towing Hitch)
(a) Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear bumper energy absorber.
13. REMOVE CAP GROMMET (w/ Air Suspension)
(a) Remove the cap grommet.
14. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
(a) Disengage the clamp. (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)
(b) Remove the 6 nuts and No. 1 rear bumper reinforcement.
15. REMOVE RECEIVER HITCH BRACKET LH (w/ Towing Hitch)
(a) Remove the nut.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and receiver hitch bracket LH.
16. REMOVE RECEIVER HITCH BRACKET RH (w/ Towing Hitch)
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and receiver hitch bracket RH.
17. REMOVE RECEIVER HITCH BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Towing Hitch)
(a) Disengage the clamp. (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)
(b) Remove the 6 bolts and receiver hitch bracket sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
Because the receiver hitch bracket sub-assembly is very heavy, it may cause injury or fall resulting in damage to the vehicle body when it is being handled. During removal or installation, make sure that there are enough people available to hold the hitch bracket securely.