Removal and Installation

REAR BUMPER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


CAUTION:
Bumper fascia is made of resin. Never apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with oil.
1.Fully open trunk lid assembly.
2.Remove rear combination lamp (LH/RH). Removal and Installation.





3.Remove clips (A) located under rear combination lamp (LH/RH).





4.Remove screw (A) of bumper fascia underside.
5.Remove clips (B) of rear wheel house protector rear end (LH/
RH).





6.Remove screws (A) of bumper fascia front end upper (LH/RH).
7.Remove clips of bumper fascia underside, and then pull out bumper fascia toward rear of vehicle.





8.Disconnect license plate lamp connector (A).
9.Remove bumper fascia assembly.

CAUTION:
When removing bumper fascia, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.
10.Remove the following parts after removing bumper fascia.
- License lamp. Removal and Installation.
- License lamp bracket.
- License plate bracket.
- Bumper clip.
11.Remove bumper energy absorber.
12.Remove license lamp harness clamps of bumper reinforcement.
13.Remove bumper reinforcement mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove bumper reinforcement with power tool.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
After installing, perform fitting adjustment.