Removal

EXTERIOR: REAR BUMPER: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER

(a) Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration

(b) Remove the 7 bolts and the 2 screws.

(d) Disconnect the connector.

HINT
If the vehicle is equipped with back sonar, disconnect the connector and floor wire.

(e) Disengage the 6 claws and the 2 clips and remove the rear bumper cover.

2. REMOVE REAR BUMPER END RETAINER LH

(a) Remove the screw.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear bumper end retainer.

3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER END RETAINER RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the rear bumper upper retainer.

5. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear bumper energy absorber.

7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE STAY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and the rear bumper side stay.

8. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE STAY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and the rear bumper side support.

10. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the bolt and the rear bumper bar bracket.

12. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR BRACKET RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.