Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (PICKUP) or IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (UTILITY) .
- Remove the bolt securing the rear step brace to the rear bumper bracket, if equipped.
- Remove 3 nuts and bolts securing the rear bumper bracket to each frame rail.
- Remove the rear bumper bracket from the frame rail.