Bumper impact beam 03.98 and up, assembly overview

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NOTE: The following list refers to items in Fig 1 .

- Bumper impact beam
- Removing:
  - Removing and installing cover for rear bumper, see Bumper cover 03.98 and up, removing and installing
  - Remove nuts - 2 - and pull off bumper cover.
- Nut
- Qty. 4
- 20 N.m (15 ft lb)
- Bolt
- Qty. 6
- 1.2 N.m (11 in. lb)
- Guide
- Spreader nut
- Qty. 6
- Spreader nut
- Qty. 5
- Securing strip
- Bolt
- Qty. 5
- 1.2 N.m (11 in. lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Impact Beam Assembly Components (03.98 And Up)

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