Rear Bumper Shock Absorber: Service and Repair

Energy Absorber Replacement - Rear

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper (Service and Repair) .




2. Remove the push-in retainers from the rear bumper energy absorber at the rear bumper impact bar using the J 38778 .
3. Remove the rear bumper energy absorber from the rear bumper impact bar.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear bumper energy absorber to the rear bumper impact bar.
2. Install the push-in retainers for the rear bumper energy absorber to the rear bumper impact bar.
3. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper (Service and Repair) .