Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM LH AND RH
2. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER




a. Remove the 2 bolts, 6 nuts and 7 clips from the rear bumper cover.

Torque: 5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf)




b. Pull the bumper cover rearward to remove it.

HINT: With a plastic hammer, tap the ends of the bumper end bolts.

c. Using a screwdriver, slide the rear bumper side retainers from the bumper ends.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

d. Remove the 2 gaskets from the side retainers.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Install the 2 new gaskets.

3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
4. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

Torque: 34 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf)

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.