Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION: Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

NOTE:

When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Loosen the mounting screws and remove the rear combination lamp (A).

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Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector (A).

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Loosen the mounting clips and nut, remove the rear bumper side under cover (A).

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Loosen the rear bumper lower mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

15.7 - 23.5 N.m (1.6 - 2.4 Kgf.m, 11.6 - 17.4 lb.ft)

[LH]

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[RH]

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After loosening the screws and bolt on the side of rear bumper assembly (A), detach the side part of rear bumper assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the tabs on the side part of rear bumper.

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Disconnect the connector (A).

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Loosen the mounting clips and screws, remove the rear bumper assembly (A).

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To install, reinstall in reverse order of removal procedure.
Information
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
CAUTION:
1. Use only genuine parts to repair the rear bumper where the rear corner radar is located.
2. Do not apply license plate molding or foreign objects such as a bumper sticker or a bumper guard near the radar sensor. Doing so may adversely affect the sensing performance of the radar.
3. The system may not work properly if paint repair is performed near the rear corner radar. Be careful not to use a Polyester putty which has iron content
4. The system may not work properly if the rear corner radar is covered with foreign matters, such as snow, rain or dirt, etc.
5. The system may not work properly if the bumper around the rear corner radar is impacted, damaged or the radar is out of position.
6. Check if the radar and bracket are damaged after the bumper around the rear corner radar is impacted. (There must be no mechanical damage near the rear corner radar)