Rear Bumper Cover Repair Procedures

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. 1
   Remove the combination lamp cover (A).

   

2. 2
   Disconnect the mounting nuts and the rear combination lamp connector (A).

   

   

3. 3
   Remove the rear combination lamp (A).

   

4. 4
   Loosen the mounting clips and nuts, then remove the rear bumper stopper cover (A).

   

5. 5
   Loosen the mounting bolts.

   

6. 6
   Disconnect the rear bumper connector (A).

   

7. 7
   After loosening the pin clips and screws on the side of the rear bumper (A), remove the rear bumper side portion.

   Be careful not to damage the protrusions on the side of the front bumper.

   

8. 8
   Remove the rear bumper cover (A).

   

9. 9
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

   Make sure the connector is properly connected. Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).