Removal And Installation: Removal

All vehicles 

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove both rear wheels and tires.

   For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire

3. Remove the LH rear quarter trim panel.

   For additional information, refer to: Rear Quarter Trim Panel - Convertible

4. Remove the RH rear quarter trim panel.

   • Remove the clip.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.

5. Release the rear lower edge of the LH fender splash shield.

   • Remove the 5 Torx screws.
   • Tie the splash shield aside.
   • Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
CAUTION: Take great care when removing the rear lamp assembly as the forward point of the lens can be easily damaged.

6. Remove the rear lamp assembly.

   • Remove the 2 nuts.
   • Carefully release the clip.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
   • Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
NOTE: Naturally aspirated graphic shown, supercharged is similar.

7. Remove 4 clips from the lower edge of the bumper cover.

8. Remove 3 bolts from the LH rear wheel arch.

   • Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
9. Remove 2 bolts from the LH inner quarter panel.
   • Repeat the above procedure for the other side.

10. Disconnect the bumper harness electrical connector.

    Vehicles with supercharger 

11. Release the exhaust sound enhancement vacuum pump assembly.

    • Remove the bolt.
    • Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
    • Release the wiring harness clip.

    All vehicles 

12. With assistance, remove the rear bumper cover.

    • Remove the 6 bolts.
    • Release the wiring harness grommet.
    • Release the harness.
13. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

    Remove the LH tire pressure antenna.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the 2 clips.
    • Repeat the above procedure for the other side.

14. Remove the bumper harness.

    • Disconnect the 4 electrical connectors.
    • Carefully release the 10 clips.

15. Remove the bumper insert.

    • Remove the 2 clips.

16. Remove the parking aid sensor.

    • Release the 2 clips.
    • Repeat the above for the other 3 sensors.

17. Remove the lower trim panel.

    • Remove the 2 bolts.

Remove the 20 clips.