Repair Procedures: Replacement: Notes

Rear Bumper Cover Replacement 

1. Remove the trunk trim.

   Proceed to: TRUNK TRIM .

2. Disconnect the rear bumper main connector (A).
   Fig 1: Rear Bumper Main Connector

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3. Disconnect the connector (A), and then loosen the rear combination lamp mounting nuts.
   Fig 2: Rear Combination Lamp Connector

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4. Remove the rear combination lamp (A) by hitting the part (C) with hand in the direction of arrow, because the rear combination lamp is hung on the lock pin (B).
   CAUTION:

   Be careful that the rear combination lamp can be damaged by dropping it.

   Fig 3: Locating Lock Pin

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   Fig 4: Rear Combination Lamp Removal

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5. Remove the screw (A) and clip (B) mounted on upper of the rear bumper.
   Fig 5: Screw & Clip Location

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6. Loosen the bolts (A) mounted on lower of the rear bumper.
   Fig 6: Lower Bolts Mounted On The Rear Bumper

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7. Loosen the screws (A) and clip (B) mounted on the rear bumper side.
   NOTE:

   Replace any damaged clips.

   Fig 7: Screws & Clips Mounted On The Rear Bumper Side

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8. Loosen the bolts (A) in the trunk.
9. Push the lock pins (B) in the direction of arrow.
   Fig 8: Bolts & Lock Pins Location

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10. Remove the rear bumper side (A) by pulling it carefully in the direction of arrow.
    CAUTION:

    Be sure not to damage the rear bumper side.

    Fig 9: Removing Rear Bumper Side

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11. Pull out the rear bumper cover (A) in the direction of arrow.
    Fig 10: Pulling Rear Bumper Cover

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12. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:

    • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.