Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

REAR BUMPER


Removal and Installation












REMOVAL
1. Open trunk lid.
2. Release the clips and remove rear trunk plate.
3. Remove rear combination lamp RH/LH. Service and Repair Service and Repair.
4. Remove the clips, then remove rear fender protector RH/LH. Component.
5. Remove rear bumper fascia lower clips and upper screws RH/LH.





6. Release rear bumper side retainer (1) from rear bumper fascia pulling outward to disengage.
7. Remove rear bumper fascia upper clips and screws.





8. Release rear bumper upper retainer (1), then pull rear bumper fascia rearward away from vehicle.
9. Remove the clip and energy absorber block, then release the tabs and remove energy absorbing plastic from rear bumper reinforcement.
10. Remove the bolts and rear bumper reinforcement.
11. Release the pawls and remove the rear bumper side retainer RH/LH.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.