Removal Procedure
- Remove the license plate lamps. Refer to LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT (W/ STEP BUMPER) , LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT (W/O STEP BUMPER) or LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT (FILLER PANEL) in EXTERIOR LIGHTS article.
- Remove the license plate screws from the bumper.
- Remove the step pad from the bumper. Refer to STEP PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (PICKUP) or STEP PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (UTILITY) .
- Remove the nuts and the bolts that retain the bumper impact bar to the bumper brackets.
- Remove the bumper impact bar from the vehicle.