Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

REAR BUMPER

REMOVAL

Fig. 3:

1. Remove the bolt attaching the bumper to frame rail. (Fig. 3).
2. If equipped, remove the rear tow eye/hook.
3. Disconnect the rear fog lamp electrical connector, if equipped.
4. Remove the nuts attaching the bumper to the rear frame crossmember.
5. Separate the bumper from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the bumper on the vehicle.
2. Install the nuts attaching the bumper to the rear frame crossmember and tighten to 77 N.m (57 ft.lbs.).
3. If equipped, install the rear tow eye/hook.
4. Install the bolt attaching the bumper to frame rail and tighten to 77 (57 ft.lbs.).
5. Connect the rear fog lamp electrical connectors, if equipped.