5 Door

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to without marring the surface.
Take care not bend or scratch the cover and other parts.

Remove the following items.
1. Rear seat assembly.
  Refer to REAR SEAT .
2. Luggage tray.
  Refer to LUGGAGE SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT [5 DOOR] .
3. Rear door scuff trim.
  Refer to DOOR SCUFF TRIM REPLACEMENT [5 DOOR] .
4. Rear wheelhousing trim.
  Refer to REAR PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT [5 DOOR] .
5. Covering shelf side trim.
  Refer to REAR PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT [5 DOOR] .
6. Rear transverse trim.
  Refer to LUGGAGE SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT [5 DOOR] .
7. Luggage side trim.
  Refer to LUGGAGE SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT [5 DOOR] .
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the rear combination lamp (A).
Push the lock pin, disconnect the connector (B).

Fig 1: Rear Combination Lamp & Connector
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After loosening the rear bumper side's mounting screws and clip, then disconnect the side's.

Fig 2: Rear Bumper Side's Mounting Screws
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Loosen the mounting bolts.

Fig 3: Mounting Bolts
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After loosening the mounting screws and clip, then remove the rear bumper (A).

Fig 4: Rear Bumper With Mounting Screws & Clip
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Push the lock pin, disconnect the rear bumper main connector (A).

Fig 5: Rear Bumper Main Connector
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.