Rear Bumper Cover: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions .
Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
On each side. Remove the inner wheel liner to rear bumper cover pin-type retainer and the bolts.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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On each side. Remove the nut and spring clip then position the wheel well liner aside.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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Remove the lower rear bumper cover to the body screws.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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Remove the rear lamp assemblies. Refer to: REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY - 4-DOOR .
On each side. Remove the pin-type retainer.

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On each side. Release the rear bumper cover from the rear bumper cover brackets and position the rear bumper cover aside.

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Disconnect the rear bumper harness electrical connector.

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Position the weatherstrip aside.

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Using a non-marring tool, release the retaining tabs and pull outward to disengage.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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With the help of an assistant. Remove the rear bumper cover.

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NOTE: On each side.

Inspect the bumper reinforcements for damage to the bumper cover tabs.

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If required. Remove the screws, release the tab and the remove the rear bumper cover side brackets.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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Inspect the bumper reinforcements for damage to the bumper cover gripping surfaces.

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If required. Remove the screws, the trim pin and the damaged rear bracket.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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