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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the rear bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPER COVER - REAR, FIVE HUNDRED, MONTEGO  or BUMPER COVER - REAR, FREESTYLE .
    2. NOTE: Anytime the rear bumper nuts are removed, it is necessary to re-torque the rear bumper double-ended studs.
  2. Remove the 4 rear bumper nuts.
    • To install, tighten rear bumper nuts to 23 N.m (17 lb-ft).
    • To install, tighten rear bumper double-ended studs to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
  3. Remove the rear bumper.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Inspect the rear bumper double-ended studs for damage. If necessary, install new rear bumper double-ended studs.
    • Tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
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