Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

Rear Bumper Impact Bar Removal and Installation

Rear Bumper Impact Bar Removal

1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Removal.
2. Remove the rear bumper energy absorber, if equipped. Refer to Rear Bumper Energy Absorber Removal.




3. Remove the nuts and the impact bar (5 mph bumper assembly shown, 2.5 mph bumper assembly similar).

Rear Bumper Impact Bar Installation

CAUTION: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

1. Install the impact bar with the nuts.

Tighten:
Tighten the rear impact bar nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb.in).

2. Install the rear bumper energy absorber, if equipped. Refer to Rear Bumper Energy Absorber Removal.




3. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Removal (5 mph bumper assembly shown, 2.5 mph bumper, assembly similar).