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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (PICKUP)  or IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (UTILITY) .
  2. Remove the bolt securing the rear step brace to the rear bumper bracket, if equipped.
  3. Remove 3 nuts and bolts securing the rear bumper bracket to each frame rail.
  4. Remove the rear bumper bracket from the frame rail.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Bumper Bracket From Frame Rail
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