Rear Bumper: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENTHINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX FRONT
2. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX REAR
3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 clips labeled A and 2 clips labeled B, 4 clips labeled C and finish plate.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD SUB-ASSEMBLY REAR LH(W/ MUDGUARD)
a. Remove the 3 clips, screw and mudguard.
5. REMOVE QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD SUB-ASSEMBLY REAR RH (W/ MUDGUARD)
HINT: Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER
a. Put protective tape under the quarter panel.
b. Remove the 6 screws, 4 nuts and 2 clips.
c. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw labeled A, 4 claws labeled B and bumper cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
8. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT NO.1
a. Remove the 6 nuts and reinforcement.
9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR
10. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR LH
11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR RH
12. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
a. Remove the 3 screws and side retainer
13. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
a. Remove the 3 screws and side retainer.
14. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SUPPORT NO.1
15. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
a. Remove the screw and bracket.
16. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
a. Remove the screw and bracket.
17. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
18. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH
19. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
a. Install the bracket with the screw.
Torque: 3.0 N.m (31 kgf.cm, 27 in.lbf)
20. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
HINT: Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
21. INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT NO.1
a. Install the reinforcement with the 6 nuts.
Torque: 27 N.m (275 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lbf)
22. INSTALL REAR BUMPER COVER
a. Engage the 10 claws.
b. Install the bumper cover with the 2 clips, 6 screws and 4 nuts.
Torque: 3.0 N.m (31 kgf.cm, 27 in.lbf) for bolt
Torque: 8.0 N.m (85 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) for nut
23. INSTALL QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD SUB-ASSEMBLY REAR LH (W/ MUDGUARD)
a. Install the mudguard with the 3 clips and bolt.
Torque: 3.0 N.m (31 kgf.cm, 27 in.lbf)
24. INSTALL QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD SUB-ASSEMBLY REAR RH (W/ MUDGUARD)
HINT: Use the same procedure described for the LH side.