Removal

EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: REAR BUMPER: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PLATE LH

(a) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws.





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HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Disengage the hook and remove the rear bumper plate LH.

2. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PLATE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Put protective tape around the rear bumper assembly.





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(b) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.





(c) Remove the 6 screws.

(d) Remove the 2 screws.





HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(e) Disengage the 7 claws as shown in the illustration.





HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(f) Disengage the 6 claws as shown in the illustration.





(g) w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(h) Remove the rear bumper assembly.