Removal And Installation

REAR BUMPER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


CAUTION:
Bumper fascia is made of resin. Never apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with oil.
1.Fully open back door.
2.Remove rear bumper cover.
3.Remove back door finisher and rear combination lamp (LH/RH). Removal And Installation.
4.Remove rear fender cover.





5.Disconnect harness connector (A).
6.Remove bumper fascia upper mounting bolts (LH/RH).
7.Remove bumper fascia lower fixing clips.
8.Remove bumper fascia both ends fixing screws.





9.Disengage bumper fascia and rear panel lower connecting portion (A).





10.Pull bumper fascia assembly toward the vehicle out side as shown by the arrows in the figure, and then disengage the bumper fascia assembly from bumper side brackets (LH/RH).

Broken triangle indicates : Pawl

11.Remove bumper fascia assembly.

CAUTION:
When removing bumper fascia, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.
12.Remove the following parts after removing bumper fascia.
- Rear side maker lamps (LH/RH). Removal And Installation.
- Bumper closings (LH/RH)
- Bumper side brackets (LH/RH)
- Bumper sub harness
13.Remove bumper energy absorber.
14.Remove bumper reinforcement mounting nuts, and then remove bumper reinforcement with power tool.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
After installing, perform fitting adjustment.