Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lift the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the rear tow eye/D-rings. Refer to Rear Tow Eye/D-Ring Replacement (SUT) or Rear Tow Eye/D-Ring Replacement (SUV) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector for the rear trailer tow receptacle at the rear bumper (1).
- Remove the receptacle bolts (3) and receptacle (2).
- Remove the push-in retainers (1) securing the bumper end cap (2) to the wheelhouse extensions.
- Remove the rear bumper end cap retainers and covers.
- Remove the nuts (1, 3) securing the reinforcement bar (2) to the bumper end cap and trailer hitch bolt (4).
- Remove the rear bumper bolts behind the removed spare tire carrier mounting plates.
- Remove the bumper.