Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER .
- Remove the rear bumper fascia energy absorber. Refer to ENERGY ABSORBER REPLACEMENT - REAR .
- Remove the following components from the vehicle:
- The 4 nuts (2)
- The rear bumper impact bar (1)
- The 4 push-in retainers (3) and the 2 rear bumper stays (4) from the impact bar (1), if necessary