Rear Bumper: Removal

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REMOVE QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD SUB-ASSEMBLY REAR LH
1. Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
2. Remove the 6 screws and detach the claw. Then remove the mudguard.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Quarter Panel Mudguard Sub-Assembly Rear LH Screws
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REMOVE QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD SUBASSEMBLY REAR RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER
1. w/Tow hitch receiver:
  Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the rear bumper lower cover.
2. w/Tow hitch receiver:
  Remove the 4 bolts and the tow hitch receiver.
  
  HINT:
  
  Before removing the tow hitch receiver, loosen the rear bumper cover.
3. Remove the 4 bolts.
4. Remove the 4 bolts and bumper cover.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Bumper Cover Bolts
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