Impact Member Mount, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the impact member. Refer to IMPACT ABSORBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the tie downs. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS .

-- Loosen the left and right luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the impact bar mount -1-.

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