1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear splash shield.
b. Rear combination light.
c. Rear bumper.
3. Remove the hanger rubber in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.

4. Remove nuts.
CAUTION:
Removing the rear bumper reinforcement without supporting it could cause the rear bumper reinforcement to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the rear bumper reinforcement from falling.

5. Remove the rear bumper reinforcement in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Disassembly/Assembly
Rear Bumper Removal/InstallationRear Lower Arm Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Be careful not to allow the coil spring to fly off when removing/installing
the coil spring. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off and cause serious
injury or death, or damage to the vehicle.
1. When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto lev ...
Intermediate Shaft Removal/Installation
WARNING:
The steering column (EPS motor) temperature increases directly after continuous
turning of the steering mechanism which could cause burns if it is touched.
Before performing any servicing, verify that the steering column has cooled
off.
1. Rotate the steering wheel un ...
Bsm Indicator Light Does Not Flash While Under Bsm Indicator Light Flashing
Conditions (With Combination Switch Operation (Turn Signal Switch)) [Blind Spot
Monitoring (Bsm)]
Description
BSM indicator light does not flash while under BSM indicator light-flashing
conditions (with combination switch operation (turn signal switch))
The BSM indicator light does not flash or illuminate continuously,
but the cond ...