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Bumper Replacement - Rear (SUV)



Bumper Replacement - Rear (SUV)

Removal Procedure

1. Lift the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.




2. Remove the rear tow eye/D-rings. Refer toRear Tow Eye/D-Ring Replacement (SUV) (Rear Tow Eye/D-Ring Replacement (SUV))Rear Tow Eye/D-Ring Replacement (SUT) (Rear Tow Eye/D-Ring Replacement (SUT)) in Frame and Underbody.




3. Disconnect the electrical connector for the rear trailer tow receptacle at the rear bumper (1).
4. Remove the receptacle bolts (3) and receptacle (2).




5. Remove the push-in retainers (1) securing the bumper end cap (2) to the wheelhouse extensions.
6. Remove the rear bumper end cap retainers and covers.




7. Remove the nuts (1, 3) securing the reinforcement bar (2) to the bumper end cap and trailer hitch bolt (4).
8. Remove the rear bumper bolts behind the removed spare tire carrier mounting plates.
9. Remove the bumper.



Installation Procedure

1. Position the rear bumper to the chassis frame.

Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the 2 rear bumper bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 32 Nm (24 lb ft) at the spare tire carrier mounts.

3. Install the rear tow eye/D-rings. Refer toRear Tow Eye/D-Ring Replacement (SUV) (Rear Tow Eye/D-Ring Replacement (SUV))Rear Tow Eye/D-Ring Replacement (SUT) (Rear Tow Eye/D-Ring Replacement (SUT)) in Frame and Underbody.




4. Install the reinforcement bar (2) to the chassis hitch bolt and end cap.
5. Install the nuts (1, 3) and adjust the bumper height.

Tighten the nuts to 32 Nm (24 lb ft).

6. Install the push-in retainers in order to secure the bumper end caps.




7. Install the trailer tow receptacle (2) to the rear bumper (1).
8. Install the bolts (3).

Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

9. Lower the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.