Bumper Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

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-- Push the wheel housing liner -3- to the side.

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

-- Remove the nuts -1- and bolt -2-.

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-- Remove the tail lamps. Refer to TAIL LAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Pull the locking mechanism -1- upward -arrow A-.

-- Open the mount -2- up to the locking mechanism -arrow B-.

-- Open the luggage compartment side trim panel cover.

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-- Versions with first aid kit mount: remove the nut -2- and remove the mount -1-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- and free up the wiring harness.

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-- Press the grommet -2- outward.

-- Remove the lock carrier trim panel. Refer to LOCK CARRIER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -arrow- using the :T40078  .

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-- Disengage the side bolster -1- outward from the side panel -arrow A- and remove the bumper cover -2- -B arrows-.

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-- Lay the bumper cover on a soft surface.