Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk end trim Service and Repair

b. Partition board

c. Trunk side trim

d. Rear combination lights Service and Repair

3. Remove the screws.






4. Splash shield, detach tabs A, and then remove the splash shield.

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.










6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Bumper Removal Note

1. Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure.






2. Pull the rear bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to detach from the bumper slider.

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





Rear bumper Installation Note

1. Spread the rear bumper ends (wheel arches) apart.

2. Attach the rear bumper to the body.

3. Press the rear bumper connecting area into the body to engage with the bumper slider.