Removal and installation
− Before starting to remove parts, carry out the following operations:
- A) Remove the rear combination lamp.
- b) Remove a back furnish of a luggage carrier.
- V) Remove the rear splash guard.
− Removal of parts is carried out in the order of the numbers indicated in the figures "Removing the rear bumper".
Removing the rear bumper (station wagon modifications from 05.2001). 1 - rivet, 2 - rear bumper assembly.
Removing the rear bumper (sedan). 1 - rear bumper mounting bracket, 2 - rear bumper assembly.
Removing the rear bumper (station wagon). 1 - rivet, 2 - rear bumper assembly.
− Installation of parts is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
− After completing the installation of the parts, perform the following operations:
- A) Install the rear splash guard.
- b) Install the rear trunk trim.
- V) Install the rear combination lamp.
Disassembly and assembly
− Before starting to remove parts, carry out the following operations:
- A) Remove the rear bumper cover.
- b) Remove the rear bumper molding.
- Parts are removed in the order of the numbers shown in the figure "Rear bumper disassembly".
Rear bumper disassembly (station wagon). 1 - rivet, 2 - upper side rear bumper stiffener, 3 - rear bumper stiffener, 4 - muffler compartment cover, 5 - rear bumper.
Rear bumper disassembly (station wagon modifications from 05.2001). 1 - rivet, 2 - upper side rear bumper stiffener, 3 - stiffener» rear bumper, 4 - rear bumper trim, 5 - rear bumper.
Rear bumper disassembly (sedan). 1 - license plate mounting bracket, 2 - rear bumper stiffener (models with standard rear bumper), 3 - rear bumper stiffener (models with extended rear bumper), 4 - rivet, 5 - upper side stiffener of the rear bumper, 6 - rear bumper.
− Installation of parts is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
− After completing the installation of the parts, perform the following operations:
A) Install the rear bumper molding.
b) Install the rear bumper cover.