Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper
Fascia Removal.
- Remove the rear energy absorber. Refer to Rear Bumper Energy Absorber
Removal.
- Remove the nuts from the rear bumper impact bar studs.
- Remove the rear bumper impact bar assembly.
- Remove the mastic washers from the rear bumper impact bar studs.
Installation Procedure
- Install the mastic washers on the rear bumper
impact bar studs to prevent the impact bar contact to body, and water leaks.
- Install the rear bumper impact bar to body.
- Install the nuts to rear bumper impact bar studs.
Tighten
Tighten the rear bumper impact bar-to-body nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the rear energy absorber. Refer to Rear Bumper Energy Absorber
Installation.
- Install the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Installation.