Removal
EXTERIOR: REAR BUMPER: REMOVAL
1. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (w/ Clearance Sonar System)
2. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH (w/ Clearance Sonar System)
3. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH (w/ Clearance Sonar System)
4. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (w/ Clearance Sonar System)
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and 3 rope hook assemblies.
5. REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (w/ Clearance Sonar System)
(a) Remove the triangle reflector.
(b) Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.
(c) Disengage the 4 clips and remove the rear luggage compartment trim cover.
6. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Clearance Sonar System)
(a) Disengage the claw and disconnect the No. 2 room light assembly.
(b) Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 2 room light assembly.
7. REMOVE ROPE HOOK (w/ Clearance Sonar System)
(a) Remove the 2 rope hooks.
8. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (w/ Clearance Sonar System)
(a) Remove the 3 luggage compartment trim hooks as shown in the illustration.
(b) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
(c) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front luggage compartment trim cover.
9. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (w/ Clearance Sonar System)
(a) Remove the screw and No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook.
10. REMOVE SIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH (w/ Clearance Sonar System)
(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and side luggage compartment trim cover LH.
11. DISCONNECT NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE (w/ Clearance Sonar System)
(a) Disconnect the No. 3 luggage room wire connector.
(b) Disengage the grommet.
12. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR BUMPER PLATE
(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 rear bumper plate.
HINT
* Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
13. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Put protective tape around the rear bumper assembly.
(b) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
(c) Remove the 6 screws and 2 rear bumper seal brackets.
(d) Disengage the 6 claws and disconnect the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
(e) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.