Rear Bumper[G2202024]: Removal
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
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CAUTION: Use a suitable plastic trim tool to release the component.NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
- Release the tailgate weatherstrip.
- Remove the 3 clips.
- Remove the quarter panel finisher.
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CAUTION:
- Make sure to protect the paintwork.
- Use a suitable plastic trim tool to release the component.
Remove the upper moldings.
Remove the 6 fasteners.
Remove the 2 screws.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING .
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NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE .
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NOTE:
- Repeat the step for the other side.
- Take extra care when releasing the clip.
- Remove the 3 screws.
- Release the clip.
- Remove the molding.
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NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Release the rear section of the wheel arch liner.
- Remove the screw.
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NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
Remove the 2 screws.
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NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the screw.
Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
Release the 4 wiring harness clips.
- Remove the 6 bolts.
- Remove the air deflector.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Release the rear bumper on the both sides.
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NOTE: Take extra care when releasing the clips.
Remove the rear bumper.
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NOTE: Only do the following step(s) if a new component is to be installed.
- Disconnect the 4 electrical connectors.
- Release the rear bumper wiring harness on the right side.
- Disconnect the 4 electrical connectors.
- Release the rear bumper harness wiring on the left side.
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NOTE: Take extra care when releasing the clips.
Remove the rear bumper wiring harness.
- Remove the 6 screws.
- Remove the hands-free tailgate sensor assemblies.
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NOTE: Take extra care when releasing the clips.
- Remove the 4 parking aid sensors.
- Remove the 2 park assist sensors.
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NOTE: Take extra care when releasing the clips.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the rear bumper reflectors.