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 trunk lid assembly.
2. Remove rear combination lamp (LH/RH). Removal And Installation Xenon Type.





3. Remove clips (A) located under rear combination lamp (LH/RH).





4. Remove bolts (A) of bumper fascia underside (LH/RH).





5. Remove screws (A) of bumper fascia front end upper (LH/RH).
6. Remove clips of bumper fascia underside, and then pull out bumper fascia toward rear of vehicle.





7. Disconnect license plate lamp connector (A).





8. Pull the bumper fascia side toward the vehicle side to disengage the fitting of bumper side bracket and bumper fascia side (LH/RH).

Triangle: Pawl

9. Remove bumper fascia assembly.

CAUTION:
When removing bumper fascia, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.
10. Remove the following parts after removing bumper fascia.
- License plate lamp. Removal And Installation Xenon Type.
- License lamp bracket.
- License plate bracket.
- Bumper lower retainer.
11. Remove bumper energy absorber.
12. Remove license lamp harness clamps of bumper reinforcement.
13. Remove bumper reinforcement mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove bumper reinforcement with power tool.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:





After installing, perform fitting adjustment.