Removal and Replacement
REAR BUMPERFront Bumper (Wagon Model):
Front Bumper (Sedan Model):
REMOVAL
1. REAR BUMPER FACE
1. Remove the clips inside the wheel housing.
2. Remove the clips on the lower side of rear bumper.
- Wagon model
- Sedan model
3. Remove the rear bumper from vehicle body.
- Wagon model
- Sedan model
NOTE:
- Do not pull with a excessive force. Otherwise the bracket installation area may be damaged.
- It will be the easiest to detach if the bumper face is lifted upwards (B), and detached in the order of (1) to (3) from the fender side.
4. Remove the reflector.
2. REAR BUMPER BEAM ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2. Remove the rear bumper face.
3. Remove the nuts, and remove the bumper beam assembly from the vehicle body.
- Wagon model
- Sedan model
NOTE: After all nuts have been removed, lift the whole bumper beam slightly while detaching it from the vehicle body.
3. REAR BUMPER BRACKET
Remove the rear bumper face from vehicle body, and remove each bumper bracket.
- Corner bracket
- Lower bracket
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: If the bumper face comes off easily from the beam upper rear, adjust the hook of the bracket side.
Tightening torque: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description".