Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.
Take care not to scratch the rear bumper or the body.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Remove the screws (A), the bolts (B), and the clips securing the rear bumper (C).
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (D).

Fig 1: Rear Bumper, Screws And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Pull out one side of the rear bumper (A) to release the hooks (B) on the side spacer (C) as shown. Repeat this step on the opposite side.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Bumper, Hooks And Side Spacer
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Pull out one side of the rear bumper (A) to release the hooks (B) on the body as shown. Repeat this step on the opposite side.

Fig 3: View Of Rear Bumper And Subharness Connector
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Disconnect the license subharness connector (A) from under the rear bumper (B). With the help of an assistant, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the side spacer (C), pull out the rear bumper to release the hooks (D) on the body.

Fig 4: Identifying License Subharness Connector, Rear Bumper And Side Spacer
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If necessary, remove the rear bumper absorber (A) from the rear bumper beam (B) by pulling the absorber to release the projections (C) on both sides.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Bumper Absorber And Rear Bumper Beam
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Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks (of both the side spacers) on each side securely.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips, the hooks, and the projections into place securely.
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.