Removal [10/2022 - 10/2023]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION (w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid) NOTE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2020 - 10/2023]
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER LH
- REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 3 clips.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the other side.
- Remove the screw.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the other side.
- Remove the 8 clips.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Put protective tape around the rear bumper assembly.
Protective Tape - Detach the claw as shown in the illustration.
Place Hands Here Remove in this Direction HINT:
Use the same procedure for the other side.
- Detach the claw and remove the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
*A w/ Parking Support Brake System - - Remove in this Direction - - - w/ Parking Support Brake System:
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 3 clips.