Bumper Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector

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Vehicles through MY 2012: 

-- Disconnect the electrical connector -1- on the Parking Aid Control Module -J446- if applicable.

-- Free up the electrical wiring harness on the control module bracket -arrow- by disconnecting the cable tie -2-.

-- Press the grommet -3- outward.

Vehicles from MY 2013: 

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 3-.

-- Unlock the connector mount -2- and free it up.

-- Push the grommet toward the outside.

Continuation for all: 

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Bumper Cover

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-- Left: Remove the vehicle tools and the mount for the vehicle tools.

-- Right: Remove the fuse panel F in the right side of the luggage compartment. Refer to OVERVIEW - LANE CHANGE ASSISTANCE .

-- Remove the rear lid end trim panel. Refer to LOCK CARRIER TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, NON-HYBRID VEHICLES .

-- Remove the nuts -3- from the threaded pins on the bumper cover -1-.

• Remove both nuts on the inside with a Body Socket T40078.

-- Remove the bolts -1- from the wheel housing liner -2-.

Fig 4: Removing Screws On Wheel Housing Liner

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-- Remove the bolts -5- on the lower bumper cover section.

Fig 5: Separating Side Piece From Rear Side Panel

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-- Press the clip -4- on the bumper cover off using the Pry Lever 80-200 as shown.

-- Disengage the lower bumper cover -2- from the guide pins -1-.

-- Separate the side piece -3- from the rear side panel -arrow- and remove the bumper cover to the rear with a second technician.