Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Bumper Repair Procedures

9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement

  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • 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 connector (B) and loosen the rear combination lamp mounting nuts.
  3. Remove the rear combination lamp (A).
  4. Loosen the rear bumper mounting clips and screws, then disconnect the side portions.
  5. Loosen the inner trunk mounting bolts.
    • Press the hook in the luggage compartment, as shown by the arrow below.
  6. Loosen the mounting bolts.
  7. Disconnect the rear bumper main connector (A).
  8. Loosen the mounting screw and clip, then remove the rear bumper cover (A).
  9. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.

Test yourself

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