Repair Procedures: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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: Removing Rear Combination Lamp (A)
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After loosening the rear bumper side's mounting clips and screw, then disconnect the side's.

Fig 2: Loosening Rear Bumper Side Mounting Clips
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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: Loosening Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the rear bumper main connector (A).

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

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