Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation





1. Remove components in the numbered order shown in the figure.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

REMOVAL
1. Remove interior trim from rear of trunk.





2. Remove bumper reinforcement installation nuts located below each rear combination light.





3. Remove the installation screw (upper) and installation bolt (lower) on side of bumper at each rear wheelwell.





4. Remove the installation nuts located on underside of bumper (arrows).
5. Remove the license light and bumper assembly.





6. After the bumper assembly is removed from the body, remove the fasteners which connect the bumper face assembly to the bumper reinforcement (arrows).





7. Check the condition of the energy absorbent foam before reinstalling the bumper face assembly to the bumper reinforcement.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the bumper stay bolts, then verify that the bumper is correctly positioned on the vehicle. Tighten the bumper stay bolts.

Tightening torque:
23-34 ft-lb (31-46 N.m)