Removal and Installation
- Remove the rear bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPER COVER - REAR .
- Remove the 4 rear bumper nuts.
- To install, tighten the rear bumper nuts to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- To install, tighten the rear bumper double-ended studs to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Remove the rear bumper.
- 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 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Inspect the rear bumper double-ended studs for damage. If necessary, install new rear bumper double-ended studs.
NOTE:
Anytime the rear bumper nuts are removed, it is necessary to re-tighten the rear bumper double-ended studs.