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Rear Bumper Cover - VIN Range: H18680->H99999 (76.22.74): Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.

    For additional information, refer to LIFTING

  2. Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
    1. Remove the luggage compartment floor covering securing screws.
    2. Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
      Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Floor Covering
      G06387972Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 2: Removing Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel
    G06388473Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel.
  5. Remove the rear luggage compartment trim panel covers.
    Fig 3: Locating Rear Luggage Compartment Trim Panel Covers
    G06388474Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Remove the rear luggage compartment trim.
    • Remove the rear luggage compartment trim retaining clips.
      Fig 4: Locating Rear Luggage Compartment Trim Retaining Clips
      G06388475Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Disconnect the side marker and parking aid electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Parking Aid Electrical Connector
    G06388465Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  8. Remove the rear bumper cover retaining bolts.
    Fig 6: Locating Rear Bumper Cover Retaining Bolts
    G06388466Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  9. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 7: Locating Rear Fender Splash Shield Retaining Screw
    G06388467Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  10. Remove the rear fender splash shield retaining screw.
  11. NOTE: Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
    Fig 8: Locating Fender Splash Shield
    G06388479Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  12. Detach the fender splash shield.
  13. Remove the bumper cover lower retaining screws.
    Fig 9: Locating Bumper Cover Lower Retaining Screws
    G06388480Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  14. NOTE: Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
    Fig 10: Locating Tire Pressure Monitoring System Rear Antenna Electrical Connector
    G06388481Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  15. Disconnect the tire pressure monitoring system rear antenna electrical connector.
  16. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
  17. Detach the rear bumper cover.
    • Detach the bumper cover from the retaining clips.
      Fig 11: Locating Retaining Clips
      G06388482Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  18. Remove the rear bumper.
    • Detach the wiring harness grommet from the rear quarter panel.
      Fig 12: Locating Wiring Harness Grommet
      G06388470Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.