Rear Bumper: Removal: Wagon

CAUTION:

Handle bumper carefully to avoid damage to bumper face.
Do not damage body during removal or installation of bumper.
To avoid damage to bumper, lay removed bumper on sheet spread on the floor. Do not lay it directly on the floor.

Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove trailer hitch. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Trailer Hitch.>
Remove bolts and clips.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts & Clips
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Remove rear floor box. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Quarter Trim.>
Pull off rear end of rear quarter lower trim to remove cap.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Rear End
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Loosen bolts to remove rear bumper.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Bumper Loosening Bolts
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Loosen clip (A) to remove bumper beam (B) from rear bumper face (C).

Fig 4: Loosening Clip To Remove Bumper Beam
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Remove resin beam from bumper beam.

Fig 5: Removing Resin Beam From Bumper Beam
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