Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Bumper

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Remove rear trunk plate and partially remove trunk side finishers. Refer to "TRUNK ROOM TRIM & TRUNK LID FINISHER ".
Remove rear combination lamps. Refer to "REAR COMBINATION LAMP ".
Remove rear bumper fascia.
- If fascia is to be replaced, remove bracket from fascia.
Remove energy absorber from rear bumper reinforcement.
Remove rear bumper reinforcement.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.