Rear Bumper Lower Trim Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the rear bumper.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Remove the rear bumper (see REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the bolts (A), the screws (B, C), the clips (D), and the hooks (E), then remove the rear bumper lower trim (F) from the rear bumper.
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (G).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Bolts And Screws
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the rear bumper lower trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.