Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:

- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the rear bumper or the body.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

1. Remove the clips (A), the screws (B, C), and the bolts (D) securing the rear bumper (E).

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2. Pull out the rear bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on the side spacers (C).

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3. With the help of an assistant, pull out one side of the rear bumper (A) to release the hooks (B) on the side bracket (C) as shown. Repeat this step on the opposite side.

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4. With the help of an assistant, pull out the rear bumper (A) to release the hooks (B) on the upper bracket (C).

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5. If necessary, release the hooks (A) (4-door), then remove the rear bumper absorber (B) from the rear bumper beam (C).

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6. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks (of both the side bracket and the side spacers) on each side securely.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.