Rear Bumper: Service and Repair

Rear Bumper Bracket Replacement


Removal Procedure

1.Open the rear compartment lid.

2.Remove the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .

Caution:Refer to Safety Glasses Caution .

Caution:Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution .

3.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

4.Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

5.Remove the rear energy absorber. Refer to Rear Energy Absorber Replacement Rear Energy Absorber Replacement .

6.Remove the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .





7.Remove the rear bumper bracket to body retaining bolts (3).

8.Remove the rear bumper bracket (1) from the cavity in the end of the rear chassis rail (2).

Installation Procedure





1.Install the rear bumper bracket (1) into the cavity in the end of the rear chassis rail (2).

Notice:Refer to Fastener Notice .

2.Install the rear bumper bracket to body retaining bolts (3).

TightenTighten the bolts to 58 N �m (43 lb ft).

3.Install the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .

4.Install the rear energy absorber. Refer to Rear Energy Absorber Replacement Rear Energy Absorber Replacement .

5.Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

6.Lower the vehicle.

7.Install rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .

8.Close the rear compartment lid.