Rear Bumper Bracket Replacement Utility

1. Remove the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .



2. Remove 4 nuts and 2 stud plate assemblies securing the rear bumper bracket to each frame rail.
3. Remove the rear bumper bracket from the frame rail.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the rear bumper bracket to each frame rail with 4 nuts and 2 stud plate assemblies.

Tighten
Tighten the rear bumper bracket nuts to 90 N·m (66.4 lb ft).

2. Install the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .

Rear Bumper Bracket Replacement Pickup

1. Remove the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .
2. Remove the bolt securing the rear step brace to the rear bumper bracket, if equipped.
3. Remove 3 nuts and bolts securing the rear bumper bracket to each frame rail.
4. Remove the rear bumper bracket from the frame rail.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the rear bumper bracket to each frame rail with 3 nuts and bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the rear bumper bracket bolts to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).

2. Install the bolt securing the rear step brace to the rear bumper bracket, if equipped.

Tighten
Tighten the rear step brace bolt to 9 N·m (7 lb ft).

3. Install the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .