Rear Bumper: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENTHINT: The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.
1. REMOVE BACK DOOR LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER
2. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PIECE
a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the hole cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the bolt and back door stay.
c. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the bumper piece.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER LOWER
a. Remove the 2 clips.
b. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER
a. Put protective tape under the quarter panel and over fender.
b. Remove the 7 bolts, 4 screws and clip.
c. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 10 claws and remove the bumper cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT N0.1
a. w/ Towing hitch:
Remove the 3 bolts and reinforcement.
b. w/o Towing hitch:
Remove the 3 bolts and reinforcement.
7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT N0.2
a. w/ Towing hitch:
Remove the 2 bolts and reinforcement.
b. w/o Towing hitch:
Remove the 3 bolts and reinforcement.
8. REMOVE REAR BUMPER RETAINER UPPER LH
a. Remove the screw and retainer.
9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER RETAINER UPPER RH
a. Remove the screw and retainer.
10. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
a. Remove the 2 screws and side support.
11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH
a. Remove the 2 screws and side support.
12. INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT N0.1
13. INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT N0.2
14. INSTALL BACK DOOR LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER