REAR BUMPER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR BUMPER PLATE

   
   
   1. 

      *a	Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claws.

   2. Disengage the hook to remove the No. 1 rear bumper plate.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side.

2. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL LH

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the 6 clips.

   2. Disengage the claw to remove the rear bumper side seal LH.

3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape around the rear bumper assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side.

   2. 

      Remove the 2 screws.

   3. 

      Remove the screw.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side.

   4. 

      Remove the 4 screws and 2 clips.

   5. 

      	Place Hands here
      	Remove in this Direction

      Pull the edge of the rear bumper assembly in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to disengage the claws.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side.

   6. 

      	Place Hands here
      	Remove in this Direction

      Pull the rear bumper assembly in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to disengage the claws.

      Note

      Because the vehicle wire harness is connected to the rear bumper assembly, hold the rear bumper assembly in a position where the connectors can be disconnected.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side.

   7. 

      Remove in this Direction

      Disengage the claws as shown in the illustration.

   8. 

      Disconnect the connector.

   9. 

      Remove in this Direction

      Pull the rear bumper assembly in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration, and remove the rear bumper assembly.