Removal and Replacement

Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:

- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.
- Take care not to scratch the rear bumper or the body.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Canada models: Remove the rear splash guards from both sides.

2. Remove the caps (A). Then remove the bolts (B), the screws (C), and the clips (D, E) securing the rear bumper (F).

NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (G).






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






4. With the help of an assistant, pull out one side of the rear bumper (A) away from the side spacers (B) as shown. Then pull out the rear bumper to release the hook (C) from the side bracket (D). Repeat this step on the opposite side.






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






6. Release the hooks (A), then remove the rear bumper absorber (B) from the rear bumper beam (C).





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

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