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Removal








EXTERIOR: REAR BUMPER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER





(a) Remove the 4 screws.
(b) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.






(c) Put protective tape under the quarter panel.
(d) Using a screwdriver, detach the 14 claws and remove the bumper cover.
HINT:
- The illustration only shows the LH side of the vehicle. The remaining claws are on the RH side.
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SHIELD BRACKET CENTER
4. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 BUMPER REINFORCEMENT






(a) Remove the 4 nuts and reinforcement.
5. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH






(a) Remove the 3 screws.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the retainer.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL LH
(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and seal.
8. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL RH
(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and seal.