Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

- When removing or installing trunk lid, place a cloth or other padding on rear fender panels. This prevents vehicle body from being scratched.
- Bumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
- Trunk lid adjustment: Adjust at hinge-trunk lid portion for proper trunk lid fit.
- Trunk lid lock system adjustment: Adjust striker so that it is in the center of the lock. After adjustment, check trunk lid lock operation.
- Opener cable: Do not attempt to bend cable forcibly.
- After installation, make sure that trunk lid and fuel filler lid open smoothly.

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REMOVAL - Rear bumper assembly
1. Remove screws securing bumper fascia to rear fender. G
2. Remove clips securing bumper fascia to rear fender. H
3. Remove clips securing bumper fascia to bumper reinforcement. I
Disconnect the license plate lamp electrical connectors.
4. Remove clips securing bumper fascia to rear panel. J
5. Remove bumper fascia and energy absorber from vehicle.
6. Remove both parts of bumper reinforcement from bumper stays. K
7. Reposition trunk floor carpet to access trunk floor.
8. Remove plugs from floor and then remove bumper stay mount bolts. L
9. Remove bumper stays from vehicle.