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Rear Bumper Shock Absorber: Service and Repair



Energy Absorber Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear fascia from the vehicle. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper (Service and Repair) .




2. Remove the left energy absorber retainer (1) from the rear fascia assembly (2).




3. Remove the right energy absorber retainer (1) from the rear fascia assembly (2).
4. Remove the rear energy absorber from the rear fascia assembly.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear energy absorber to the rear fascia assembly.




2. Install the right energy absorber retainer (1) to the rear fascia assembly (2).




3. Install the left energy absorber retainer (1) to the rear fascia assembly (2).
4. Install the rear bumper fascia to the vehicle. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper (Service and Repair) .