Rear Bumper: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover 

   Vehicles without trailer tow package 

2. With the help of an assistant. Remove the nuts and the rear bumper.

   Torque

   : 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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   Vehicles with trailer tow package 

3. Disconnect the trailor tow electrical connector.

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4. On both sides. Remove the bolts.

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

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