Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

REAR BUMPER

REMOVAL

1. Support rear bumper on a suitable lifting device.

Fig. 2:

2. Remove bolts attaching inner bumper brackets to frame rails (Fig. 2).
3. Disengage license plate lamp wire connector from body wire harness, if equipped.
4. Separate rear bumper from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Place bumper on a suitable lifting device and raise into position.
2. Engage license plate lamp wire connector from body wire harness, if equipped.
3. Install bolts attaching inner bumper brackets to frame rails and tighten to 94 N.m (70 ft.lbs.).
4. Remove lifting device.