Rear Bumper Replacement Model

1. Disconnect the license plate lamp harness connector.
2. Remove the bumper step pad. Refer to Step Pad Replacement -- Rear Bumper.



3. Remove the following nuts and bolts:

•	The impact bar nut (1)

•	The plate nuts (2)

•	The lower frame rail to bracket bolt (3)

•	The side frame rail to bracket bolt (4)




4. Remove the rear trailer hitch to bumper bolts (1), if equipped.
5. Remove the rear bumper from the vehicle.

1. Position the rear bumper onto the vehicle.



2. Install the rear trailer hitch to bumper bolts (1), if equipped.



3. Install the following nuts and bolts.

Tighten

•	Tighten the impact bar nut (1) to XX N·m (XX lb ft).

•	Tighten the plate nuts (2) to XX N·m (XX lb ft).

•	Tighten the lower frame rail to bracket bolt (3) to XX N·m (XX lb ft).

•	Tighten the side frame rail to bracket bolt (4) to XX N·m (XX lb ft).

4. Install the bumper step pad. Refer to Step Pad Replacement -- Rear Bumper.



5. Install the license plate lamp harness connector.