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 3 nuts and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the rear bumper bracket bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
- Install the bolt securing the rear step brace to the rear bumper bracket, if equipped.
Tighten
Tighten the rear step brace bolt to 9 N.m (7 lb ft).
- Install the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (PICKUP) or IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (UTILITY) .