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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.