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2009 rear bumper skin removal?
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:53 pm
by Nihilator
Trying to route a backup camera's wires the right way; tried to remove the rear bumper skin unsuccessfully.I removed the four large clips on the bottom of the skin, and the two screws that are covered by the hatch when closed. What's next?--Chris
Re: 2009 rear bumper skin removal? (Nihilator)
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:54 pm
by gimmegimme
There should also be a couple Philips head screws in the wheel wells (one on each side I think).Just as a cautionary measure, you should tape the top edge of the bumper and the bottom edge of the quarter panels before you pull off the bumper skin. There's a good chance they might rub against each other so you want the tape there to protect from chips/scratches.
Re: 2009 rear bumper skin removal? (gimmegimme)
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:56 am
by Nihilator
There's a thing with a phillips head look to it at the top of each panel inside the wheel wells, yes, but they're not screws, they're clips. I got those off, too. What's the procedure from that point, though? Pull straight back? Peel or pry? In which direction? Etc, etc.--Chris
Re: 2009 rear bumper skin removal? (Nihilator)
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:03 am
by gimmegimme
If I remember right, you have to pull the sides outward and then after that is loose, pull the entire thing backwards.