Rear Bumper

Removal

PROCEDURE

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands.

Sedan and Hatchback Models

2. Remove the 2 screws securing the bumper trim to the rear fender (photo left) and the screw securing the trim to the wheel arch edge (photo right).

3. Working in the luggage compartment, lift the floor mats, remove the plugs (photo left), and remove 2 bolts on each side securing the bumper brackets to the floor pan (photo right).

4. Remove the bumper (photo left) and the brackets (photo right).

5. If necessary, the bumper trim can be removed separately by releasing the clips.

Coupe Models

6. Remove the license plate and bracket.

7. Remove the screws securing the bumper trim at the edges of the rear wheel wells.

8. Release the clips and remove the lower part of the bumper trim.

9. From the luggage compartment side, remove the bolts securing the bumper side pieces to the fenders.

10. From the luggage compartment side, remove the nuts securing the upper part of the bumper to the body.

11. To access the bolts, remove the plugs at the corners of the luggage compartment.

12. Remove the bolts, slide the bumper out, disconnect the license plate light connector, and remove the bumper.

Installation: Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal.