Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear bumper step pads. Refer to STEP PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (PICKUP) or STEP PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (UTILITY) .
- 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 nuts and the bolts that retain the rear bumper impact bar to the bumper bracket.
- Remove the rear bumper impact bar from the vehicle.