REAR BUMPER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

As the rear bumper assembly is extremely heavy, the engine lifter may suddenly drop if the instructions listed in the repair manual are not followed. Therefore, always follow the instructions listed in the repair manual when performing this procedure.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY


    1. w/o Under Guard:


      1. Loosen the 2 temporary bolts.

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        B0068HS Bolt B006964 Temporary Bolt

      2. Using an engine lifter or equivalent, remove the 2 bolts and rear bumper assembly.

        Note


        • Using plate lift attachments or equivalent, set the rear bumper assembly on a flat surface.

        • Be sure to perform the operation with 2 persons or more.

        • Be careful not to damage the rear bumper assembly.

      3. Remove the 2 temporary bolts from the vehicle body.

    2. w/ Under Guard:


      1. Loosen the 2 temporary bolts.

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        B0068HS Bolt B006964 Temporary Bolt

      2. Using an engine lifter or equivalent, remove the 2 bolts and rear bumper assembly.

        Note


        • Using plate lift attachments or equivalent, set the rear bumper assembly on a flat surface.

        • Be sure to perform the operation with 2 persons or more.

        • Be careful not to damage the rear bumper assembly.

      3. Remove the 2 temporary bolts from the vehicle body.