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Removal and Replacement





REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the splash shield. Service and Repair

3. Remove the rear combination light. Service and Repair

4. Remove the fastener A.






5. Remove the fasteners B.






6. Remove the screws C.






7. Pull the rear bumper in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to disengage the bumper from the rear bumper slider, then remove the rear bumper in the direction of arrow (2).






CAUTION:
- When disengaging the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider, the rear bumper could fall and be damaged. Support the rear bumper so that it does not fall.

8. Remove lisence plate light socket. Service and Repair

9. Disconnect the rear fog light connector. (Vehicles with rear fog light)

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Bumper Installation Note

1. Spread the rear bumper ends apart.

2. Assemble the rear bumper to the body.

3. Press the rear bumper connecting area in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to engage with the rear bumper slider.






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