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Rear Bumper Cover: Removal

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CAUTION: Always protect paintwork and glass when removing exterior components.

    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. Refer to Wheel and Tire information.
  3. Remove the LH rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Loadspace Trim Panel - Vehicles Without: Convertible Top information.
  4. Remove the RH rear quarter trim panel.
    • Remove the clip.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
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  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.
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    6. 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.
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    7. NOTE: Naturally aspirated graphic shown, supercharged is similar.
  7. Remove 4 clips from the lower edge of the bumper cover.
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  8. Remove 3 bolts from the LH rear wheel arch.
    • Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
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  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.
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    11. 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.
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    12. All vehicles 

  12. With assistance, remove the rear bumper cover.
    • Remove the 6 bolts.
    • Release the wiring harness grommet.
    • Release the harness.
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    13. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
  13. Remove the LH tire pressure antenna.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the 2 clips.
    • Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
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  14. Remove the bumper harness.
    • Disconnect the 4 electrical connectors.
    • Carefully release the 10 clips.
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  15. Remove the bumper insert.
    • Remove the 2 clips.
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  16. Remove the parking aid sensor.
    • Release the 2 clips.
    • Repeat the above for the other 3 sensors.
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  17. Remove the lower trim panel.
    • Remove the 2 bolts.
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  18. Remove the 20 clips.
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