Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Bumper Repair Procedures

11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
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Replacement

  • Afterward, remove the rear combination lamp.
  • Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry while wrapping it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the corresponding parts of your hand.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the cover and other parts.
  1. Remove the luggage compartment trim. (Refer to Group BD - "Luggage Compartment Trim")
  2. Disconnect the rear bumper main connectors (A).
  3. Loosen the inner trunk mounting bolts.
  4. Disconnect the connector (B) and loosen the rear combination lamp mounting nuts.
  5. Remove the rear combination lamp (A).
  6. Loosen the upper side mounting screw of the rear bumper and the clips.
  7. Loosen the lower rear bumper mounting clips.
  8. Loosen the mounting bolts.
  9. After loosening the side mounting screws of the rear bumper, disconnect the side.
    • Remove the rear bumper by pulling the upper edge of the rear bumper upward, then pulling it out.
    • When pulling out the rear bumper, the side of the rear bumper may be damaged by the protrusion.
  10. Remove the rear bumper cover (A).
  11. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Replace any damaged clips.

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