REAR BUMPER REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Install the rear bumper reinforcement sub-assembly with the 8 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  20 N*m { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
1. Engage the 2 guides to install the rear bumper energy absorber.
INSTALL NO. 1 REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
1. Engage the guide and claw.
2. Install the 2 screws.
3. Install the No. 1 rear bumper side support LH with a new grommet.
INSTALL NO. 1 REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL NO. 2 REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
1. Engage the 4 claws.
2. Engage the 3 clips to install the No. 2 rear bumper side support LH as shown in the illustration.
INSTALL NO. 2 REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER LH

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INSTALL REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

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INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER LH

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INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)
1. Clean the rear bumper cover.
  1. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the rear bumper cover.
  2. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
2. Primer
  
  Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the ultrasonic sensor clip installation area.
  Note
  
  Use a clean brush or felt.
  
  Do not touch the rear bumper cover until the primer has dried.
3. Peel off the release paper from 4 new ultrasonic sensor clips.
4. Align the 4 ultrasonic sensor clips with the mark on the rear bumper cover and install it as shown in the illustration.
  
  *a Line - -
  Note
  
  Ensure that the ultrasonic sensor clip is within the line.
  
  The double-sided tape of a ultrasonic sensor clip will deteriorate if it is detached. Make sure to replace the ultrasonic sensor clip with a new one when reattachment is necessary.
  Tech Tips
  
  Press the ultrasonic sensor clip with a force of 30 N (3.0 kgf) for 3 seconds to install the ultrasonic sensor clip firmly so that there is no clearance between the ultrasonic sensor clip and rear bumper cover.
INSTALL NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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INSTALL NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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INSTALL NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)
1. Engage the 4 clamps.
2. Connect the 4 connectors to install the No. 3 luggage room wire.
INSTALL REAR BUMPER PIECE
1. *a Hook
  
  Engage the hook.
2. Engage the 2 claws to install the rear bumper piece.
INSTALL REAR BUMPER CENTER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Engage the 7 guides and 8 claws.
2. Install the 5 clips.
  
  Screw Clip
3. Install the rear bumper center extension sub-assembly with the 2 screws.
INSTALL REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH
1. Engage the guide and claw.
2. Install the reflex reflector assembly LH with the screw.
INSTALL REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL NO. 2 MOULDING TAPE

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
1. Clean the installation surface of the No. 2 moulding tape.
  1. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the rear bumper cover.
    Note
    - If there is any foreign matter on the rear bumper cover when the No. 2 moulding tape is installed, adhesion failure may occur.
    - Do not use a screwdriver or other tool to remove the double-sided tape as the rear bumper cover may be damaged, possibly leading to adhesion failure.
  2. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
2. Install a new No. 2 moulding tape.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not touch the heat light, as doing so may cause in burns.
  - Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
  Tech Tips
  
  If the temperature of the No. 2 moulding tape or its installation surface on the rear bumper cover is below 15°C (59°F), adhesion failure may occur. Use a heat light to heat the No. 2 moulding tape and its installation surface on the rear bumper cover to the recommended temperature (15 to 40°C (59 to 104°F)).
  1. Remove the release paper from a new No. 2 moulding tape.
    
    Tech Tips
    
    After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
  2. *a Line
    
    Install the No. 2 moulding tape to the rear bumper cover as shown in the illustration.
    
    Note
    
    If the No. 2 moulding tape has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated.
    
    Tech Tips
    
    Make sure not to touch the exposed adhesive of the No. 2 moulding tape or the installation surface on the rear bumper cover.
  3. Using a squeegee, evenly press the No. 2 moulding tape to the rear bumper cover with a force of 29 N (3 kgf, 6.5 lbf) or more.
    Tech Tips
    - Make sure that the corners of the No. 2 moulding tape are not damaged or peeling off.
    - After installing the No. 2 moulding tape, leave the rear bumper cover in an area with an ambient temperature of 15°C (59°F) or more for 30 minutes or more to allow the adhesive to set.
  4. Remove the protector sheet from the No. 2 moulding tape.
INSTALL REAR BUMPER PAD

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
1. Clean off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
2. Remove the release paper from a new rear bumper pad.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
3. *a Line
  
  Install the rear bumper pad as shown in the illustration.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Stick the rear bumper pad on the line on the rear bumper assembly.