Rear Bumper: Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in reverse order noting the following points:
- Partially tighten the rear bumper bolts (2) (3) and adjust the clearance between the body (tailgate) and the rear bumper (1).
Then fully tighten the rear bumper bolts (2) (3).
- Torque: 147 N.m (108 lb ft)
- Rear bumper adjustment.
- When the bolts fixing rear bumper assembly are tightened, adjustment should be made with shims so that a clearances shown in the figure below are provided between the body (tailgate) (4) and the rear bumper (5).
To install, follow the removal steps in reverse order noting the following points:
- Partially tighten the rear bumper bolts (2) (3) and adjust the clearance between the body (tailgate) and the rear bumper (1).
Then fully tighten the rear bumper bolts (2) (3).
- Torque: 147 N.m (108 lb ft)
- Rear bumper adjustment.
- When the bolts fixing rear bumper assembly are tightened, adjustment should be made with shims so that a clearances shown in the figure below are provided between the body (tailgate) (4) and the rear bumper (5).
- Tighten the spare tire fixing bolts to the specified torque.
- Torque: 118 N.m (87 lb ft)