Rear Bumper

1. To remove individual components, only carry out the listed steps.
   COMPONENTS REMOVING STEPS
   
   

   Component	Steps
   Rear bumper cover	1-6
   Rear bumper insulator	1-8
   Rear bumper beam	1-11

2. Remove the components in the order listed in the following illustration and table.
   Fig 1: Removing Rear Bumper

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3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   • Transfer components as necessary.

Item 6: Rear Bumper Cover Removal Note 

1. Remove the four inner fender screws.
   Fig 2: Removing Four Inner Fender Screws

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2. RH side only, remove the rear bumper cover bolt and the nut located in the wheel well area.
   Fig 3: Removing Rear Bumper Cover Bolt

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3. LH side only, remove the rear bumper cover bolt.
   Fig 4: Removing Rear Bumper Cover Bolt

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4. From the luggage compartment, remove the rear bumper cover nuts.
   Fig 5: Removing Rear Bumper Cover Nuts

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5. From inside the luggage compartment, remove the five rear bumper cover nuts.
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Fig 6: Removing Rear Bumper Cover Nuts
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6. From inside the luggage compartment, remove the six rear bumper cover nuts (three on each side).
7. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Item 9: Rear Bumper Beam Removal Note 

1. Remove the exhaust hanger bracket.
   1. Remove the bolt.
   2. Remove the bracket.
      Fig 7: Removing Exhaust Hanger Bracket

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