Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Bumper Beam Assembly Repair Procedures

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement

  • Wear gloves to avoid cutting your hands.
  • When removing with a flat-blade screwdriver or removal tool, wrap the tools with protective tape to prevent damage to components.
  • When removing interior trim components, use a plastic panel removal tool to avoid damaging the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the rear bumper cover. (Refer to Rear Bumper - "Rear Bumper Cover")
  2. Disconnect the rear bumper beam mounting wiring harness (A).
  3. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the smart key antenna (A).
  4. After loosening the mounting clips, remove the rear bumper beam assembly (A).
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai Elantra AD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.