Repair Procedures: Replacement: (5Door)

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.

Remove the rear bumper cover.
(Refer to Rear Bumper - "REAR BUMPER COVER ")
Remove the mounting clips, then remove the rear bumper beam assembly (A).

Fig 1: Locate Rear Bumper Beam Assembly With Mounting Clips
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Replace any damaged clips.