Removal [08/2013 - ]

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REMOVE NO. 1 REAR BUMPER PLATE

Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws.

Fig 1: Removing No. 1 Rear Bumper Plate

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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	Protective Tape
*2	Hook

Disengage the hook and remove the No. 1 rear bumper plate.
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY
1. Put protective tape around the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Protective Tape
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Protective Tape
2. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Screws
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3. Remove the screw.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Screw And Claw
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  HINT:
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
4. Disengage the claw.
  HINT:
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
5. Remove the 7 screws.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Screws
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6. Remove the 4 clips.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Clips
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7. Disengage the 7 claws as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Claws
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  HINT:
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
8. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Claws
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9. w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System:
  1. Disconnect each connector.
10. Remove the rear bumper assembly.