Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

- When removing or installing trunk lid, place a cloth or other padding on rear fender panels. 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.
- Opener cable: Do not attempt to bend cable using excessive force.
- After installation, make sure that trunk lid and fuel filler lid open smoothly.

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Part 2 Of 2:

1. Remove four bolts and one clip C205 from lower side of rear bumper fascia.
2. Remove two screws from each fender side.
3. Remove four clips C205 from upper side of rear bumper fascia.
4. Pull out rear bumper fascia.
5. Remove four nuts securing bumper reinforcement, then remove bumper reinforcement.
6. Remove four bolts securing bumper side stays, then remove bumper side stays.