Rear Bumper: Replacement

HINT:

The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.

1. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER 
   1. Put protective tape under the quarter panel.
   2. Partially the fender liner.

      HINT:

      Do not remove the fender liner completely but partially so that the bumper cover can be removed.

   3. Remove the 2 screws and 8 clips.
   4. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the cover.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 1: Removing 2 Screws And 8 Clips

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2. REMOVE ULTRASONIC SENSOR NO.1 
3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 
4. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR PLATE 
   1. Remove the 4 clips and bar plate.
5. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSY 
   1. Remove the 6 nuts and reinforcement.
6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH 
   1. Remove the 3 screws and side retainer.
7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH 
   1. Remove the 3 screws and side retainer.
8. INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSY 
   1. Install the reinforcement with the 6 nuts.

      Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf) 

9. INSTALL REAR BUMPER COVER 
   1. Install the cover with the 2 screws and 8 clips.
   Fig 2: Installing Cover With 2 Screws And 8 Clips

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