Bumper Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Loosen the rear wheel housing liner from the bumper cover and move it to the side. Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -1- and the expanding rivet -2-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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

-- Pry the cover -3- off of the bumper cover.

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-- Remove the bolt -2- and the expanding rivet -1-.

-- Remove the rear lid end trim panel. Refer to Luggage Compartment Trim Panels .

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-- Remove the vent grille -2- from the luggage compartment side trim panel -1-.

-- Remove the covers -1 and 2-.

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-- Remove the nut -3- using the :T40078  .

-- Release the catches -1- and pull the bumper side section -2- to the side.

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-- Disengage the side piece from the side panel outward and slightly pull out the bumper cover.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2-.

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-- If equipped, disconnect the connector from the Access/Start System Antenna in Rear Bumper -R136-.

-- Lay the bumper cover on a soft surface.