REAR BUMPER DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL BRACKET (w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid)

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  2. REMOVE NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE


    1. Disconnect the 4 connectors.

      Note

      Do not apply excessive loads to the retainer. Otherwise, it may peel off.

    2. Detach the clamp and remove the No. 3 luggage room wire.

      B004RN7C08
      *A w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid - -

  3. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR

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  4. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER

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  5. REMOVE ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP

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  6. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR

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  7. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER

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  8. REMOVE REAR ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP

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  9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL LH


    1. B004X5XC02
      *1 Grommet
      B004RMI Remove in this Direction

      Remove the screw.

    2. Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper side LH.

    3. Remove the grommet.

  10. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING LH


    1. B004T60C01
      B004RMI Remove in this Direction

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Detach the claw and remove the rear bumper side moulding LH as shown in the illustration.

  12. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004SOZC02
      B004RMI Remove in this Direction

      Remove the screw.

    2. Detach the guide and claw and remove the reflex reflector assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

  14. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER COVER


    1. B004SLT

      Remove the 4 clips.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

    2. B004YD0

      Remove the 2 clips.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

    3. B004UT6

      Remove the 6 clips.

    4. B004TYL

      Detach the claw.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

    5. B004RN0C02
      *1 Rear Bumper Cover
      B004RMI Remove in this Direction

      Remove the rear bumper lower cover as shown in the illustration.

  16. REMOVE REAR BUMPER CENTER MOULDING


    1. Remove the 6 screws.

      B004R2A

    2. Detach the claw and guide and remove the rear bumper center moulding as shown in the illustration.

      B004XCXC01
      B004RMI Remove in this Direction - -

  17. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PIECE LH


    1. B004TVJC01
      B004RMI Remove in this Direction

      Detach the claw.

    2. Detach the anti-drop hook and remove the rear bumper piece LH as shown in the illustration.

  18. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PIECE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE NO. 1 MOULDING TAPE

    Tech Tips

    When removing the No. 1 moulding tape, heat the rear bumper cover and No. 1 moulding tape using a heat light.

    Standard
    Item Temperature
    Rear Bumper Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    No. 1 Moulding Tape 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    CAUTION:


    • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.

    • Touching the heat light may result in burns.

    • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

    B004UGDC23
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light

    1. Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper cover and No. 1 moulding tape.

    2. B004X2U

      Remove the No. 1 moulding tape.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

  20. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM

    Tech Tips

    When removing the rear bumper arm, heat the rear bumper cover and rear bumper arm using a heat light.

    Standard
    Item Temperature
    Rear Bumper Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper Arm 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    CAUTION:


    • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.

    • Touching the heat light may result in burns.

    • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

    B004UGDC23
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light

    1. Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper cover and rear bumper arm.

    2. B004W0K

      Remove the 2 rear bumper arms.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

  21. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER


    1. for Type A:


      1. B004UYFC01
        B004RMI Remove in this Direction

        Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper energy absorber.

    2. for Type B:


      1. B004XAIC02
        B004RMI Remove in this Direction

        Remove the rear bumper energy absorber.

    3. for Type C:


      1. B004WYDC01
        B004RMI Remove in this Direction

        Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper energy absorber.

  22. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM REINFORCEMENT LH


    1. for Type A:


      1. B004T9CC01
        *a Protective Tape
        B004RMI Remove in this Direction

        Remove the bolt.

      2. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the rear bumper arm reinforcement LH.

    2. for Type B:


      1. B004T0R

        Remove the clip.

      2. B004UDZC02
        *a Protective Tape
        B004RMI Remove in this Direction

        Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the rear bumper arm reinforcement LH.

  23. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM REINFORCEMENT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. for Type A:


      1. B004TJE

        Remove the 8 bolts.

      2. B004WEZC01
        B004RMI Remove in this Direction

        Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper reinforcement sub-assembly.

    2. for Type B:


      1. B004WSP

        Remove the 8 bolts.

      2. B004T18C02
        B004RMI Remove in this Direction

        Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper reinforcement sub-assembly.

    3. for Type C:


      1. B004WJD

        Remove the 8 bolts.

      2. B004RXEC01
        B004RMI Remove in this Direction

        Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper reinforcement sub-assembly.

  25. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER RETAINER LH


    1. B004R6Q

      Remove the 4 screws and rear bumper lower retainer LH.

  26. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER RETAINER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  27. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER SIDE RETAINER LH


    1. B004YHWC01
      *a 90°
      B004RMI Rotation Direction
      B004T3S Remove in this Direction

      Using a screwdriver, turn the clip 90° and detach the clip as shown in the illustration.

    2. Detach the claw and remove the rear bumper lower side retainer LH as shown in the illustration.

  28. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER SIDE RETAINER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  29. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH


    1. B004U7FC01
      *a 90°
      B004RMI Rotation Direction
      B004T3S Remove in this Direction

      Using a screwdriver, turn the clip 90° and detach the clip as shown in the illustration.

    2. Detach the claw and remove the rear bumper side support LH as shown in the illustration.

  30. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.