Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
Rear Bumper Removal/InstallationNOTE:
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.
- Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the screws (A, B), bolts (C) and clips (D) securing the rear bumper (E).
2. Pull on the rear bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on the upper bracket(C).
3. With the help of an assistant, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the upper bracket (A), pull the rear bumper to release the bumper from the hook (B) on the bumper support bracket (C).
4. With the help of an assistant, pull the rear bumper (A) to release the rear bumper from the hooks (B).
5. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, release the hooks (A) from the under portion of the absorber, then release the hooks. Pull out the rear bumper absorber (B) to remove it from the rear bumper beam(C).
6. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks (of both the upper bracket and bumper support bracket) on each side securely.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.