Removal and Installation

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the tail lamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY .
Disconnect the license plate light electrical connector.

Fig 1: Locating License Plate Light Electrical Connector
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Remove the 4 bumper cover upper pin-type retainers.
Remove the 2 upper bumper cover retainer screws.
NOTE: Sedan shown in the illustration, coupe similar.

Remove the 2 fender splash shield-to-bumper cover pin-type retainers (1 each side).

Fig 2: Locating Fender Splash Shield-To-Bumper Cover Pin-Type Retainer
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NOTE: Sedan shown in the illustration, coupe similar.

Remove the lower bumper cover pin-type retainers.

Fig 3: Locating Lower Bumper Cover Pin-Type Retainer
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NOTE: Sedan shown in the illustration, coupe similar.

Remove the bumper cover-to-support brace screws (1 each side, Sedan only).

Fig 4: Locating Bumper Cover-To-Support Brace Screw
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NOTE: The forward upper portion of the bumper cover must be pulled outward to release it from the bumper cover mounting reinforcement bracket.

Remove the bumper cover.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.