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

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

Fig 2: Rear Bumper Side's Mounting Clip
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Loosen the trunk inner mounting bolts.
NOTE:
- Push on hook in the trunk as below arrow.
Fig 3: Pushing Hook In Trunk
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Loosen the mounting bolts.

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

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

Fig 6: 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.