Bumper Bracket - Front - Rear Door - Upper - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

Open the LH front door and lower the LH windows.
Remove the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See DOOR GLASS ASSEMBLY - REAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
Release the tabs (x2) and rubber clips (x2) that attach the LH upper rear door front bumper to the LH upper rear door, and then remove the bumper from the door.
NOTE: Lift the top of the bumper over top the tab, and then release the clips.

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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the outer portion of the LH upper rear door front bumper bracket to the LH upper rear door, and then remove the outer portion of the bracket from the door.
8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Remove the bolt that attaches the inner portion of the LH upper rear door front bumper bracket to the LH upper rear door, and then remove the inner portion of the bracket from the door.
5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T30 socket
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