Rear Bumper: Installation

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INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Wide Body)
1. Attach the 5 outside moulding retainers to install the moulding.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Side Moulding Sub-Assembly
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INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for Wide Body)
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
1. Attach the claw to install the side retainer.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Claw And Side Retainer
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2. Install the screw.
INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
1. Attach the claw to install the bumper side support.
2. Install the 2 screws.
Fig 3: Identifying Claw And Bumper Side Support
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INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
1. Install the bumper reinforcement with the 6 bolts.
  Torque: 37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Bumper Reinforcement With Bolts
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INSTALL REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the reflex reflector with the screw.
INSTALL REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

INSTALL REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR

HINT:

When removing the double-side tape, heat the rear bumper.

Standard heating temperature

STANDARD HEATING TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

Item	Specified Condition
Rear bumper	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

Clean the bumper surface.
1. Using a heat light, heat the bumper surface.
2. Remove the double-sided tape from the bumper.
3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

INSTALL REAR BUMPER COVER
1. Put protective tape under the quarter panel.
2. Attach the 12 claws to install the bumper cover.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Rear Bumper Cover Claws
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3. Install the 9 screws and 7 clips.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Rear Bumper Cover Screws And Clips
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