Rear Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair

Bumper Cover - Rear

Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the rear lamps. For additional information, refer to Exterior Lighting Service and Repair.

3. Disconnect the rear bumper cover electrical connector.

4. Remove the 6 fender splash shield screws (3 each side) located in the wheel well.

5. Remove the 2 rear bumper cover-to-rear bumper cover mounting bracket screws.

6. Remove the 2 rear bumper pin-type retainers.

7. Remove the 2 rear bumper cover pin-type retainers.

8. NOTICE: The forward upper portion of the bumper cover must be pulled outward to unclip it from the bumper cover mounting reinforcement to avoid possible damage to the bumper cover and reinforcement.

Remove the rear bumper cover.

9. Inspect the bumper cover mounting reinforcements for damage. If necessary, install new bumper cover mounting reinforcements prior to installation.





10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.