Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the LH and RH rear combination lamps. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the mudguards (if equipped). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the rear fender protectors. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR FENDER PROTECTOR ".
- Remove the LH and RH rear fascia strut lower bolts.
- Remove the rear fascia lower stay bolts.
- Remove the fascia front upper bolts near the wheel opening.
- Release the left pinch rail clips and remove the LH side of rear bumper fascia from the quarter panel.
- Release the right pinch rail clips and remove the RH side of the rear bumper fascia from the quarter panel.
- Remove the fascia rear upper bolts near the rear combination lamps LH/RH.
- Remove the rear bumper fascia.
- Disconnect the harness on left side of tow hitch.
- Detach the INTELLIGENT-KEY antenna, if equipped from the rear bumper reinforcement, then remove rear bumper reinforcement.
- Remove the drafter duct from the lower side of LH quarter panel.
- Remove the rear valance nuts and bolts, then remove the rear valance.