Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

REAR BUMPER

Exploded View EI-16:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Open trunk lid.
2. Release the clips and remove rear trunk plate.
3. Remove rear combination lamp RH/LH. Refer to "REAR COMBINATION LAMP".
4. Remove the clips, then remove rear fender protector RH/LH. Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR".
5. Remove rear bumper fascia lower clips and upper screws RH/LH.




6. Release rear bumper side retainer (1) from rear bumper fascia pulling outward to disengage.
7. Remove rear bumper fascia upper clips and screws.




8. Release rear bumper upper retainer (1), then pull rear bumper fascia rearward away from vehicle.
9. Remove energy absorbing plastic from rear bumper reinforcement.
10. Remove the bolts and rear bumper reinforcement.
11. Release the pawls and remove the rear bumper side retainer RH/LH.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.