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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

  1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 317375  Size: SH
  3. UseJ 38778 to remove the rear bumper energy absorber from the impact bar push---in retainers.
  4. Remove the rear bumper energy absorber from the rear bumper impact bar.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 317375  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear bumper energy absorber to the rear bumper impact bar.
  2. Important: Route the tail lamp wiring through the cutout in the rear bumper energy absorber.

  3. Install the rear bumper energy absorber to the impact bar push-in retainers.
  4. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .