Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Remove two fasteners that secure left rear mud flap to mud guard.
2. Remove left mud flap.
3. Remove two fasteners that secure right rear mud flap to mud guard.
4. Remove one bolt that secures right rear mud guard to fender.
5. While pulling left mud guard, remove one screw from left side of bumper.




6. Repeat for right side.
7. Remove one nut from left side in trunk.
8. Repeat right side.
9. Remove six fasteners from top of bumper.
10. Remove two bolts from left rear bumper stay.
11. Repeat for right side.




12. Remove rear bumper.

REPAIR




1. Remove fasteners on face and reinforcement.
2. Inspect bumper face for damage. Replace as required.
3. Inspect energy absorbing foam for damage or deterioration. Replace as required.
4. Inspect reinforcement for damage. Replace as required.
5. Install fasteners on face and reinforcement.


INSTALLATION

Install in reverse order of removal.

Tighten rear bumper mounting bolts to
23-28 lb-ft (31-38 N.m, 3.2-3.9 kg-m)