Rear Bumper Removal/Installation - Sport Wagon

NOTE:

Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and the body.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Remove the caps (A). Remove the clips (B), screws (C, D), and bolts (E) securing the rear bumper (F).
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (G).

Fig 1: Rear Bumper Caps, Clips, Screws And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Pull on the rear bumper (A) at both wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on both side spacers (C).

Fig 2: Pulling Rear Bumper At Both Wheel Arch Areas
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With the help of an assistant, pull the rear bumper to release the bumper (A) from the hooks (B) on the upper bracket (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Bumper, Hooks And Upper Bracket
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If necessary, release the hooks (A) and the posts (B), then remove the rear bumper absorber (C) from the rear bumper beam (D).

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Bumper Absorber, Rear Bumper Beam, Hooks And Posts
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Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks (of both side spacers) on each side securely.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.