Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the rear bumper bracket to each frame rail with 4 nuts and 2 stud plate assemblies.
Tighten

Tighten the rear bumper bracket nuts to 90 N.m (66.4 lb ft).
Install the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (PICKUP) or IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (UTILITY) .

Fig 1: Installing Rear Bumper Bracket To Frame Rail
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