REAR BUMPER REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER

    A0138X7E01

    1. Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the rear bumper cover, as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using "Torx" socket wrench T30, remove the 2 rear bumper reinforcement stoppers.

    3. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

    4. Remove the 2 clips.

    5. A0136DB

      Disengage the 14 claws and remove the rear bumper cover.

    6. Using a clip remover, remove the wire harness clamp.

    7. Disconnect the 2 license plate lamp connectors.

  3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH

    A0138KN

    1. Remove the screw.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear bumper side retainer.

  4. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A01364D

    1. Using a clip remover, remove the wire harness clamp.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and rear bumper reinforcement.

  6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING LH

    A0136P5

    1. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the rear bumper side moulding.

  7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY

    A0136OH

    1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 license plate lights.

  9. REMOVE BACK DOOR NAME PLATE NO. 6


    1. A013624

      Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the back door name plate.

    2. Using an infrared light, heat the back door name plate.

      Heating Temperature
      Item Temperature
      Back Door Name Plate No. 6 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

    3. Using a scraper wrapped in protective tape, gradually peel the adhesive surface and remove the back door name plate.

  10. REMOVE BACK DOOR NAME PLATE NO. 2


    1. A01380C

      Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the back door name plate.

    2. Using an infrared light, heat the back door name plate.

      Heating Temperature
      Item Temperature
      Back Door Name Plate No. 2 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

    3. Using a scraper wrapped in protective tape, gradually peel the adhesive surface and remove the back door name plate.