REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Affix the protective tape to the position (vehicle body side) shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [MZR 1.6].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

2.  Remove the rear combination light. (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the rear splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the screw shown in the figure.

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5.  Remove the screws and fasteners shown in the figure.

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5HB

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Caution

•  The rear bumper and rear bumper slider are engaged firmly. If they are disengaged forcibly the bumper could fall and be damaged. Perform the servicing carefully when disengaging the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider.

•  When disengaging the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider, the rear bumper could fall and be damaged. Support the rear bumper so that it does not fall.

6.  Detach the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider while holding the rear end of the rear bumper, moving it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and detaching the tabs.

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5HB

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7.  Hold the upper end of the rear bumper, move it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and remove the rear bumper.

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5HB

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8.  Disconnect the rear ultrasonic sensor connector shown in the figure. (with parking sensor system)

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9.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

10.  If the rear bumper is replaced, perform the rear vehicle monitoring radar aiming. (with rear vehicle monitoring system) (See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING RADAR AIMING.)

Caution

•  If the rear bumper installation position is changed or individual differences (coating film/thickness) occur, the rear vehicle monitoring control module radar angle will deviate which could result in the module not detecting a vehicle approaching from the rear correctly. If the rear bumper is replaced, perform the rear vehicle monitoring radar aiming.

11.  If the rear bumper is replaced, perform the blind spot monitoring (BSM) radar test. (with blind spot monitoring system) (See BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) RADAR TEST.)

Caution

•  If the rear bumper installation position is changed or individual differences (coating film/thickness) occur, the blind spot monitoring control module radar angle will deviate which could result in the module not detecting a vehicle approaching from the rear correctly. If the rear bumper is replaced, perform the blind spot monitoring (BSM) radar test.