REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  To prevent scratches or damage, protect the position (vehicle body side) shown in the figure using protective tape.

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2.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3.  Remove the fastener.

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4.  Remove the fastener.

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5.  Move the rear over fender in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clips from the body panel.

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6.  Remove the rear combination light. (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Remove the rear splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8.  Remove the cap.

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9.  Remove screws A and B.

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10.  Remove the screw.

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11.  Remove the fastener.

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12.  Hold the rear end of the rear bumper, move the rear bumper in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and detach the rear bumper hooks from the rear bumper slider.

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13.  Move the rear bumper in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it from the rear bumper bracket.

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14.  Disconnect the connector.

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15.  Remove the wiring harness clip.

16.  Remove the rear bumper.

Warning

•  After removing the rear bumper, insert a cloth into the area shown in the figure and secure it using tape to prevent the outer side frame and the rear over fender from being damaged and to prevent injury.

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17.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

18.  If the rear bumper is replaced, perform the blind spot monitoring (BSM) radar test. (See BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) RADAR TEST.)

Caution

•  If the installation position or the individual differences (coating film/thickness) of the rear bumper is changed, the radar angle of the blind spot monitoring (BSM) control module may deviate and the module may not be able to detect a vehicle approaching from behind correctly. If the rear bumper is replaced, perform the blind spot monitoring (BSM) radar test.