Removal

EXTERIOR: REAR BUMPER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR

(a) w/ Towing hitch:
(1) Disconnect the 2 No. 3 wire frame connectors.
(2) Loosen 2 bolts A.
(3) Remove the 8 bolts.
(4) Disengage the 2 pins and remove the rear bumper bar.

(b) w/o Towing hitch:
(1) Disconnect the 2 license lamp connectors.
(2) Loosen the 2 bolts.
(3) Remove the 4 bolts.
(4) Disengage the 2 pins and remove the rear bumper bar.
3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SPOILER LH (for X-Runner)

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
(b) Remove the screw.
(c) Disengage the 4 clips and remove the rear bumper spoiler.
4. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SPOILER RH (for X-Runner)
HINT: Follow the same procedures as for the rear bumper spoiler LH.

5. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER
(a) w/ Towing Hitch:

(1) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the receiver hitch cap.
HINT: Follow the same procedures as for the opposite side.

(2) Remove the 2 bolts.
(3) Remove the hitch ball.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear bumper cover lower.
HINT: Follow the same procedures as for the opposite side.

(e) Remove the 2 nuts from the rear bumper bar.
6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PLATE

(a) Remove the 3 clips.
(b) Disengage the 14 claws and remove the rear bumper plate.
7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Towing Hitch)

(a) Remove the 10 bolts and rear bumper bar reinforcement.
8. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Towing Hitch)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear bumper arm.
9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Towing Hitch)
HINT: Follow the same procedures as for the rear bumper arm LH.

10. REMOVE RECEIVER HITCH BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Towing Hitch)

(a) Disconnect the 2 license light connectors.
(b) Remove the 10 bolts and receiver hitch bracket.
11. REMOVE NO. 3 FRAME WIRE (w/ Towing Hitch)

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 wire harness clamps.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 3 frame wire.
12. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PLATE LH

(a) Remove the 2 nuts.
(b) Disengage the claw and remove the rear bumper plate.
13. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PLATE RH
HINT: Follow the same procedures as for the rear bumper plate LH.

14. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR CORNER REINFORCEMENT LH

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear bumper bar corner reinforcement.
15. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR CORNER REINFORCEMENT RH
HINT: Follow the same procedures as for the rear bumper bar corner reinforcement LH.

16. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY

HINT: Follow the same procedures as for the opposite side.

(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Disengage the claw and remove the license plate light.

(d) Remove the nut from the rear bumper bar.