Bumper: Service and Repair

BUMPER REPLACEMENT - END GATE (UTILITY)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the lower side bumper bolt.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove both liftgate side bumper bolts at the same time. This will cause the backing plate to fall into the body, resulting in additional time to perform the repair.

2. Loosen the upper side bumper bolt in order to rotate the side bumper and spacer (if equipped) away from the lower side bumper bolt hole.
3. Install the lower side bumper bolt.
4. Tighten the bolt in order to hold the backing place in place.
5. Remove the upper side bumper bolt.
6. Remove the spacer (if equipped).
7. Remove the side bumper.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the side bumper.
2. Install the spacer (if equipped).
3. Install the upper side bumper bolt.
4. Rotate the lower side bumper bolt until the threaded hole is properly aligned.
5. Remove the lower side bumper bolt.
6. Rotate the side bumper and spacer (if equipped) in order to align the threaded hole in the backing plate.
7. Install the lower side bumper bolt.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).