Impact Member, Removing And Installing, Equipment Versions With Trailer Hitch: Removing

-- Remove the luggage compartment side trim panels. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the spare tire well trim. Refer to SPARE TIRE WELL TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

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-- Remove the nut -1- and free up the ground wire -4-.

-- Press the grommet -3- outward.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Guide the wiring harness -2- out of the opening in the body.

-- Remove the impact member -1- with help from a second technician.