REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL LH
(a) Apply protective tape around the rear bumper assembly.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Protective Tape |
(b) Remove the 5 clips and nut to remove the rear bumper side seal LH. | |
2. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 rear bumper cushions. | |
(b) Remove the 2 clips. | |
(c) Disengage the claws to separate the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Separate in this Direction |
(d) Disengage the claws to pull back the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
Pull back in this Direction |
(e) Disconnect the connector to remove the rear bumper assembly.
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop, then remove it
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is removed too quickly.