Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the trunk end trim.
3. Remove the trunk side trim.
4. Remove the rear combination lights.
5. Remove the fasteners.






6. Pull the rear bumper guard outward detach tabs A, and then remove the rear bumper guard.
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.






8. 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.