Repair Procedures: Replacement
CAUTION:
- When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
- Remove the trunk lid weatherstrip.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "TRUNK LID WEATHERSTRIP ")
- Remove the luggage covering boad.
- Loosen the mounting clips and remove the rear transverse trim (A).
- Loosen the mounting screws, clips and separate the luggage side trim [RH] (A).
- Loosen the rear combination lamp mounting nuts and separate the rear combination lamp connector (A).
- Separate the rear bumper main connector (A).
- Remove the rear combination lamp (A).
- Loosen the mounting screw and clip.
- Loosen the mounting clips, nuts and remove the rear bumper side under cover (A).
- Loosen the rear bumper mounting bolts.
- Loosen the pin-type retainers and screws on the side of rear bumper, detach the side part of rear bumper.NOTE:
- When you pull out the rear bumper, the side part of the rear bumper could be damaged by the projection.
- Separate the rear bumper connector (A).
- Remove the rear bumper cover (A).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Make sure the connector is connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).