Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

BODY REAR END AND OPENER

Removal and Installation
- When removing or installing trunk lid, place a cloth or other padding on trunk lid. This prevents vehicle body from being scratched.
- Bumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
- Trunk lid adjustment: Adjust at hinge-trunk lid portion for proper trunk lid fit.
- Trunk lid lock system adjustment: Adjust striker so that it is in the center of the lock. After adjustment, check trunk lid lock operation.
- After installation, make sure that trunk lid and fuel filler lid open smoothly.
* For Wiring Diagram, refer to "TRUNK LID AND FUEL FILLER LID OPENER".

REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove screws securing left and right rear fenders to bumper fascia. [A]
2. Remove screws securing left and right rear fenders to bumper fascia lower side. [B]
3. Remove clips securing bumper fascia. [C]
4. Remove trunk room trim. Refer to "TRUNK ROOM TRIM" .
5. Working from inside trunk, remove jack then remove nuts securing jack bracket. [D]
6. Working from inside trunk, remove bolts securing left and right rear fenders to bumper fascia. [E].
7. Working from inside trunk, remove nuts securing rear panel to bumper fascia. [F]
8. Extract bumper fascia assembly after removing the clamps securing it. [G]
9. Remove energy absorber.
10. Remove nuts securing bumper reinforcement to left and right bumper stays. [H]
11. Extract bumper reinforcement.
12. Remove nuts securing bumper stays, then remove the bumper stays. [J]