Removing the rear bumper cover
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE STORAGE SHELF .
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE SIDE MEMBER ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING BATTERY COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP ON RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FLAP IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT REAR REFLECTORS .
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Release wheel arch trim (1) in area of bumper cover from detents (3).
- Unclip wheel arch trim (1) from clip (2).
- Loosen screws (1).
- Loosen screws (1).NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Release the bumper cover (2) from the detents in the side panel area (3).
- Release the bumper cover (1) at the snap-in lugs (2) and remove it with the help of a support person.
- Continue to feed out the bumper cover (1) and unlock and disconnect all the plug connections.