REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT i-stop)].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Rear combination light (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Rear splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Rear bumper (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Rear energy-absorbing foam (See ENERGY-ABSORBING FOAM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Pull the hanger rubber in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then remove it from the hanger rod.

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4.  Remove nuts.

Caution

•  Removing the rear bumper reinforcement without supporting it could cause the rear bumper reinforcement to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the rear bumper reinforcement from falling.

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5.  Remove the rear bumper reinforcement in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.