Warning! Vehicles are equipped with safety systems (SRS), including airbags and seat belt tensioners. Before working near the impact sensors, instrument panel, and steering column, disconnect the negative and then positive terminals from the battery and wait 2 minutes. This will prevent unauthorized deployment of the airbags and seat belt pretensioners, which could cause injury.
Remove the rear bumper as follows:
Figure 14.10. Location of plastic clips and upper screw securing the edge of the rear bumper
Working in the rear wheel arch, release the plastic clips and unscrew the upper screws securing the edge of the rear bumper (figure 14.10).
To release the clips, use a thin screwdriver to push out the center pin of the clip.
Figure 14.11. Location of the screws securing the inner edge of the rear bumper
Open the rear door and remove the screws securing the inner edge of the rear bumper (figure 14.11).
Remove the rear bumper from the car.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.