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Removal Procedure

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  1. Lift the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove both lower rear bolts to the inner wheel house panels.
  3. Fig 1: Spare Tire Carrier Mounts
    GM1453818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the spare tire carrier. Refer to Spare Tire Carrier Replacement .
  5. Remove the top rear bumper step pad. Refer to Rear Bumper Step Pad Replacement .
  6. Fig 2: Electrical Connector For Trailer Tow Receptacle
    GM1453814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector for the rear trailer tow receptacle at the rear bumper (1).
  8. Remove the receptacle bolts (3) and receptacle (2).
  9. Fig 3: Push-In Retainers
    GM1467112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the push-in retainers (1) securing the bumper end cap (2) to the wheelhouse extensions.
  11. Disconnect the rear park lamp electrical sockets.
  12. Fig 4: Electrical Harness Loom
    GM1467118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Cut the tie straps (2) securing the electrical harness loom (1) to the rear bumper brackets (3).
  14. Remove the rear bumper step pad. Refer to Rear Bumper Step Pad Replacement .
  15. Remove the rear bumper end cap retainers and covers.
  16. Fig 5: Reinforcement Bar & Related Components
    GM1453817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the nuts (1, 3) securing the reinforcement bar (2) to the bumper end cap and trailer hitch bolt (4).
  18. Remove the rear bumper bolts behind the removed spare tire carrier mounting plates.
  19. Remove the bumper.