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Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION




1. Loosen the luggage side cover mounting screws and remove the luggage side cover.




2. Remove the rear combination lamp. Disconnect the combination lamp connector.




3. Loosen the rear bumper cover mounting screw from the rear wheel house.




4. Loosen the rear bumper cover mounting screw from the rear wheel house.




5. Loosen the rear bumper upper part mounting screws.







6. Loosen the rear bumper tower part mounting screws.

NOTE: When installing, align the protrusion of the bumper cover with the groove of the panel




7. Disconnect the licence lamp connector from the rear bumper cover and remove the rear bumper beam assembly.

Tightening torque: 25-30 Nm (250-300 kg.cm, 18.0-21.6 lb...ft)

8. Installation is the reverse of removal.