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Repair Procedures





Replacement

NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts your hands.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not bend or scratch the cover and other parts.

1. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the rear combination lamp (A).




2. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector (A).




3. After loosening the rear bumper side's mounting screws, then disconnect the side's.




4. Loosen the rear bumper lower mounting bolts.




5. Loosen the rear bumper lower mounting clips.




6. Loosen the rear bumper side mounting screw and clip.




7. Push the lock pin, disconnect the rear bumper main connector (A).
8. Remove the rear bumper cover.




9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.

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