Rear Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

REMOVAL

1. Remove rear fascia.
2. Support bumper reinforcement on a suitable lifting device.
3. Mark position of nuts on frame rail to aid in installation.

Fig. 4:

4. Remove nuts attaching rear bumper reinforcement to frame rail (Fig.4).
5. Remove bumper reinforcement from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position rear bumper reinforcement on vehicle.
2. Install nuts attaching bumper reinforcement to frame rail. Use marks made previously to properly position bumper reinforcement.
3. Tighten nuts to 28 N.m (250 in.lbs.) torque.
4. Install rear fascia.