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Rear Bumper
Removal
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Bolt, screw locations
An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the rear bumper. '96 - 99 models
Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body. 10 x 1.25 mm
To remove the rear bumper beam, remove the rear 38 N-m (3.9 kgf-m,
trim panel and trunk side trim (see page 20-44). 28 Ibf-ft)
'96 - 98 models: When reinstalling the rear bumper '00 - 01 models : Clip locations
molding, replace the adhesive tape. 12 x 1.25 mm
'96 - 98 models: Before reinstalling the rear bumper 54 N-m (5.5 kgf-m,
molding, clean the rear bumper bonding surface with 40 Ibf-ft)
a sponge dampened in alcohol.
Nut locations, 4
ACCESS
Adhesive tape CAPS 6 x 1.0 mm
Thickness: 1.2 mm (0.05 in. 9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,
Width: 6 mm (0.24 in.) GROMMET
7.2 Ibf-ft)
HOOKS CLIP
ACCESS REAR
CAPS BUMPER REAR REAR
UPPER BUMPER FENDER
BEAM COVER
REAR BUMPER
BEAM
RIGHT SIDE
ABSORBER REAR BUMPER
MOLDING
('99 - 01 models)
Adhesive
area.
SIDE CLIPS HOOKS
CLIP
PIN
REAR BUMPER
MOLDING
('96 - 98 models)
CLIP
REAR BUMPER
CENTER
REAR BUMPER
MOLDING
('99 - 01 models)
LEFT SIDE REAR
BUMPER MOLDING
('99 - 01 models)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: If necessary, replace any damaged clips.