Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

Exploded View EI-18 (Part 1):

Exploded View EI-18 (Part 2):

REAR BUMPER

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Bumper fascia is made of resin. Do not apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with oil.

REMOVAL
1. Remove rear combination lamp assembly.
2. Remove screw rear combination portion.
3. Remove clips of closing rear bumper.
4. Remove bolt and screw of both edges bumper fascia.




5. Rotate clip (A) in corner of bumper fascia 90 degrees and remove from bracket.
6. Remove clips from lower portion bumper fascia.
7. Pull out upper portion bumper fascia toward rear and disengage from clip.




8. Pull out both edges bumper fascia toward rear and disengage retainer from braked.
9. Disconnect license lamp and turn signal lamp harness connector and remove bumper fascia assembly.
10. Remove bumper energy absorber.
11. Remove screws of bumper overrider.
12. Remove nuts and bolts of bumper reinforcement.
13. Remove bumper stay bolts.




REMOVAL of Bumper Side Brackets
Shave head of rivet with drill [4.0 to 4.5 mm (0.157 to 0.177 in)dia].

INSTALLATION of Bumper Side Brackets
Install bracket to fascia firmly with hand riveter.

NOTE: Use the following rivet, when installing of bumper side brackets.

Rivet thickness : 1.2 - 6.4 mm (0.047 - 0.252 in)
Under hole diameter : 4.1 - 4.4 mm (0.161 - 0.173 in) dia.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.