REAR BUMPER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the rear bumper assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures after parts removed / installed / replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effects / Inoperative when not Performed	Link
w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid Disconnect cable from negative (-) battery terminal	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system	for 8GR-FKS: Click here for V35A-FTS: Click here
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	LKA/LDA system	Click here
		Parking support brake system*
		Pre-collision system
		Adaptive high beam system
		Lighting system (EXT) Cornering lights
		Variable gear ratio steering system	Click here
		Parking assist monitor system	Click here
		Panoramic view monitor system	Click here
	Initialize Rear Door Sunshade System	Rear door sunshade system	Click here
	Initialize power trunk lid system	Power trunk lid system	Click here
Rear bumper assembly (Including removal and installation)	Ultrasonic sensor detection angle Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration	Parking support brake system	Click here
w/ Parking Support Brake System Ultrasonic sensor (Removal and installation)	Ultrasonic sensor detection angle Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration	Parking support alert system Parking support brake system	Click here
When the luggage compartment door is opened using a mechanical key	Initialize luggage closer motor assembly	The power trunk lid does not operate	Click here

*: When performing learning using the GTS.
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Tech Tips

If the bumper is damaged, there is a possibility that the installation area of the blind spot monitor sensor may be deformed and the blind spot monitor system may not operate correctly, so visually inspect the blind spot monitor sensor installation area (frame, stud bolt) to make sure it is not dented or bent.

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If the visual inspection finds a problem, check the installation condition of the blind spot monitor sensor, and adjust the installation position of the blind spot monitor sensor as necessary.

PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION (w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid)

CAUTION:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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Note

After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid)

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid)
for 8GR-FKS:

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for V35A-FTS:

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CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative(-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER LH
1. Protective Tape
  
  Put protective tape around the rear combination light cover LH.
2. Remove in this Direction
  
  Insert moulding remover A at the position shown in the illustration and detach the claw.
3. Remove in this Direction
  
  Detach the claw and remove the rear combination light cover LH.
REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 3 clips.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
2. Remove the screw.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
3. Remove the 8 clips.
4. Remove the 2 screws.
5. Protective Tape
  
  Put protective tape around the rear bumper assembly.
6. Place Hands Here
  
  Remove in this Direction
  
  Detach the claw as shown in the illustration.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
7. Remove in this Direction
  
  Detach the claw and remove the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
8. Disconnect the connector.