Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

REAR BUMPER




Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Bumper fascia is made of resin. Do not apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with oil.

REMOVAL
1. Fully open trunk lid assembly.
2. Remove trunk floor carpet, trunk side box assembly, trunk rear plate, and trunk side finisher. Refer to "TRUNK ROOM TRIM & TRUNK LID FINISHER".
3. Remove rear combination lamp (LH/RH).
4. Remove clips of rear combination lamp lower. (Figure to illustration B)
5. Remove clips of bumper fascia lower side.
6. Remove screws of bumper fascia left/right side. (Figure to illustration C)
7. Remove bumper fascia left/right bolt from trunk room inside. (Figure to illustration A)
8. Remove clip and bumper clamp from bumper fascia upper side, and then pull out bumper fascia toward rear of vehicle. (Figure to illustration D)
9. Remove bumper fascia assembly.

CAUTION: When removing bumper fascia, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.




10. Remove bumper stay mounting clips, and remove bumper stay (LH/RH).
11. Remove bumper energy absorber.
12. Remove bumper reinforcement mounting nuts and bumper reinforcement with power tool.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: After installing, perform fitting adjustment.