Rear Bumper Face (Wagon Model)

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
Remove the rear combination light assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Combination Light Assembly . >
Remove the two clips.

Fig 1: Locating Bumper Face Clip
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For OUTBACK model, remove the side garnish of the rear fender.

Fig 2: Identifying Claw Of Side Garnish
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NOTE: For removing the claw (A) of side garnish from the bumper face.
Turn over the mud guard, and remove the bolt (A) inside wheel house, and the clips (B) on the lower side of the bumper.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Bumper Face Bolt And Guide
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Remove the clips on the lower side of rear bumper.

Fig 4: Locating Clips On Lower Side Of Rear Bumper
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Remove the service hole cover, and remove the bolt.

Fig 5: Locating Service Hole Cover Bolt
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NOTE: For models with woofers, remove the woofer cover.

Fig 6: Locating Woofer Cover
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Remove the rear bumper from vehicle body.

Fig 7: Removing Rear Bumper To Vehicle Body
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NOTE:
- Do not pull with a excessive force. Otherwise the bracket installation area may be damaged.
- To facilitate the removal of bracket, detach the engaged sections between bumper face and bracket from one end to the other.