Rear Bumper: Removal
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER
- Apply protective tape.
- Remove the 7 bolts and the 2 screws.
- w/ Back Sonar:
- Disconnect the 2 wire to wire connectors.
- Disengage the 6 claws and the 2 clips and remove the rear bumper cover.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER END RETAINER LH
- Remove the screw.
- Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear bumper end retainer.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER END RETAINER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER LH
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Disengage the 3 claws and remove the rear bumper upper retainer.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
- Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear bumper energy absorber.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE STAY LH
- Remove the bolt and the rear bumper side stay.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE STAY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the 2 bolts and the rear bumper side support.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR BRACKET LH
- Remove the bolt and the rear bumper bar bracket.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR BRACKET RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.