Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the trunk end trim.
3. Remove the fasteners and slightly bend back the trunk side trim (RH).
4. Remove the fasteners and slightly bend back the trim (LH). (4 door)
5. Remove the service hole cover (LH). (5 door)
6. Remove the rear combination light.






7. Disconnect the license plate light connector.






8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Bumper Removal Note






1. Pull the rear bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to detach from the bumper slider.

CAUTION: When detaching the rear bumper from the bumper slider, the rear bumper could fall and be damaged. Secure the rear bumper so that it does not fall.

Rear Bumper Installation Note
1. Spread the rear bumper ends (wheel arches) apart.
2. Attach the rear bumper to the body.
3. Press the rear bumper connecting area into the body to engage with the bumper slider.

Reflector Removal Note
1. Remove the screws. (sports type)









2. Lift the reflector up in the direction of the arrow, then unhook it from the rear bumper.