Reassembly [09/2020 - 11/2021]: Procedure
- INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
- INSTALL NO. 1 REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
- INSTALL NO. 1 REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL NO. 2 REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
- INSTALL NO. 2 REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- INSTALL REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR BUMPER PIECE
- INSTALL REAR BUMPER CORNER EXTENSION LH (w/ Rear Bumper Corner Extension)
HINT:
When installing the rear bumper corner extension LH, heat the rear bumper center extension sub-assembly using a heat light.
HEATING TEMPERATUREItem Temperature Rear Bumper Center Extension Sub-Assembly 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) WARNING:- Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
- Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
*a Heated Part *b Heat Light NOTE:Do not heat the rear bumper center extension sub-assembly excessively.
- Clean the rear bumper center extension sub-assembly surface.
- Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper center extension sub-assembly surface.
- Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the rear bumper center extension sub-assembly.
- Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
- Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the rear bumper corner extension LH installation area.NOTE:
- Use a clean brush or felt.
- Do not touch the rear bumper center extension sub-assembly until the primer has dried.
- Remove the release paper from a new rear bumper corner extension LH.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
- Install the rear bumper corner extension LH as shown in the illustration.
*a Line HINT:
Press the rear bumper corner extension LH firmly to install it.
- INSTALL REAR BUMPER CORNER EXTENSION RH (w/ Rear Bumper Corner Extension)
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR BUMPER CENTER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH
- INSTALL REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR BUMPER ARM LH
HINT:
When installing the rear bumper arm LH, heat the rear bumper cover using a heat light.
HEATING TEMPERATUREItem Temperature Rear Bumper Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) WARNING:- Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
- Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
*a Heated Part *b Heat Light NOTE:Do not heat the rear bumper cover excessively.
- Clean the rear bumper cover surface.
- Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper cover surface.
- Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the rear bumper cover.
- Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
- Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the rear bumper arm LH installation area.NOTE:
- Use a clean brush or felt.
- Do not touch the rear bumper cover until the primer has dried.
- Remove the release paper from a new rear bumper arm LH.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
- Install the rear bumper arm LH as shown in the illustration.
*a Line HINT:
Press the rear bumper arm LH firmly to install it.
- INSTALL REAR BUMPER ARM RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL NO. 1 MOULDING TAPE
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- Clean the installation surface of the No. 1 moulding tape.
- Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the rear bumper cover.NOTE:
- If there is any foreign matter on the rear bumper cover when the No. 1 moulding tape is installed, adhesion failure may occur.
- Do not use a screwdriver or other tool to remove the double-sided tape as the rear bumper cover may be damaged, possibly leading to adhesion failure.
- Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
- Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the rear bumper cover.
- Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the No. 1 moulding tape installation area.NOTE:
- Use a clean brush or felt.
- Do not touch the rear bumper cover until the primer has dried.
- Install a new No. 1 moulding tape.WARNING:
- Do not touch the heat light, as doing so may cause in burns.
- Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
HINT:
If the temperature of the No. 1 moulding tape or its installation surface on the rear bumper cover is below 15°C (59°F), adhesion failure may occur. Use a heat light to heat the No. 1 moulding tape and its installation surface on the rear bumper cover to the recommended temperature (15 to 40°C (59 to 104°F)).
- Remove the release paper from a new No. 1 moulding tape.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
- Install the No. 1 moulding tape to the rear bumper cover as shown in the illustration.
*a Line NOTE:If the No. 1 moulding tape has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated.
HINT:
Make sure not to touch the exposed adhesive of the No. 1 moulding tape or the installation surface on the rear bumper cover.
- Using a squeegee, evenly press the No. 1 moulding tape to the rear bumper cover with a force of 29 N (3 kgf, 6.5 lbf) or more.
HINT:
- Make sure that the corners of the No. 1 moulding tape are not damaged or peeling off.
- After installing the No. 1 moulding tape, leave the rear bumper cover in an area with an ambient temperature of 15°C (59°F) or more for 30 minutes or more to allow the adhesive to set.
- Remove the protector sheet from the No. 1 moulding tape.
- Clean the installation surface of the No. 1 moulding tape.
- INSTALL NO. 2 REAR BUMPER PAD
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- When installing the No. 2 rear bumper pad, heat the rear bumper cover using a heat light.
Heating Temperature
Item Temperature Rear Bumper Cover 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F) WARNING:- Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
- Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
*a Heated Part *b Heat Light NOTE:Do not heat the rear bumper cover excessively.
- Clean the rear bumper cover surface.
- Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper cover surface.
- Remove any double-sided tape from the rear bumper cover.
- Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
- Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the No. 2 rear bumper pad installation area.NOTE:
- Use a clean brush or felt.
- Do not touch the rear bumper cover until the primer has dried.
- Install a new No. 2 rear bumper pad.
- Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper cover surface.
- Remove the release paper from the No. 2 rear bumper pad.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
- Install the 2 No. 2 rear bumper pads as shown in the illustration.
*a Line HINT:
- Install the No. 2 rear bumper pad along the line on the rear bumper cover.
- Press the No. 2 rear bumper pad firmly to install it.
- INSTALL NO. 1 REAR BUMPER PAD
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- When installing the No. 1 rear bumper pad, heat the rear bumper cover using a heat light.
Heating Temperature
Item Temperature Rear Bumper Cover 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F) WARNING:- Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
- Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
*a Heated Part *b Heat Light NOTE:Do not heat the rear bumper cover excessively.
- Clean the rear bumper cover surface.
- Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper cover surface.
- Remove any double-sided tape from the rear bumper cover.
- Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
- Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the No. 1 rear bumper pad installation area.NOTE:
- Use a clean brush or felt.
- Do not touch the rear bumper cover until the primer has dried.
- Install a new No. 1 rear bumper pad.
- Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper cover surface.
- Remove the release paper from the No. 1 rear bumper pad.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
- Install the 2 No. 1 rear bumper pads as shown in the illustration.
*a Line HINT:
- Install the No. 1 rear bumper pad along the line on the rear bumper cover.
- Press the No. 1 rear bumper pad firmly to install it.
- INSTALL NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE (w/ Parking Support Brake System)
- INSTALL REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Parking Support Brake System)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Parking Support Brake System)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- INSTALL REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Parking Support Brake System)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- INSTALL REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Parking Support Brake System)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4