(2) Install nuts attaching bumper support brackets
to crossmember and rear rails (Fig. 2).
(3) Check gaps and fit. Adjust as necessary.
Tighten nuts to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect license plate lamp wiring harness.
(5) If equipped, install the trailer hitch.
REAR BUMPER FASCIA
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rivets at each side rear wheel well.
NOTE: Removing the step pad will damage the step
pad retainers, verify availability of step pad from
parts supplier.
(2) Using a trim stick, carefully pry step pad from
fascia.
(3) Disconnect license plate lamp connector.
(4) Remove upper push pin from the bumper fascia
(Fig. 3).
(5) Remove the lower push pins from the bumper
fascia.
Fig. 2 Rear Bumper
1 – BUMPER BEAM
2 – PUSH—PIN
3 – STEP PAD
4 – PUSH—PIN
5 – PUSH—PIN
6 – FASCIA
7 – SHIELD
8 – BLIND RIVET
9 – FASCIA BRACKET
10 – BUMPER BRACKET
11 – FRAME
DN FRAME AND BUMPERS 13 - 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)