Rear Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Remove rear bumper fascia.
2. Support rear bumper reinforcement on a suitable lifting device.

Fig. 4:

3. Remove the six nuts holding rear bumper reinforcement to frame rail extensions (Fig. 4).
4. Remove rear bumper reinforcement from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position rear bumper reinforcement on vehicle.

Fig. 4:

2. Install the six nuts to hold rear bumper reinforcement to frame rail extensions and tighten to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 4).
3. Install rear bumper fascia.