Repair procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:

Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend or scratch the cover and other parts.

Remove the trunk trim.
(Refer to the "TRUNK TRIM ")
Disconnect the connector (B), and then loosen the rear combination lamp mounting nuts.
Remove the rear combination lamp (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Combination Lamp, Connector And Mounting Nuts
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After loosening the rear bumper side's mounting clips and screw, then disconnect the side's.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Bumper Side With Mounting Clips And Screw
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Loosen the trunk inner mounting bolts.
NOTE:
- Push on hook in the trunk as below arrow.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Trunk Inner Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Trunk Inner Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the rear bumper main connector (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Bumper Main Connector
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After loosening the mounting screw and clip, then remove the rear bumper cover (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Bumper Cover
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.