I need to remove & replace my rear bumper and wondering if anyone can help with a diagram?

Thanks,

Reb

2012 TCH XLE

 

Dave will get it for you. He sometimes takes few days, but he always helps. Welcome.

 

Reb,

The easiest way to get a picture is by getting subscription to AllData or Mitchell's manual service. It doesn't cost that much (less than $30 for a year, $45 for 5 years) and will pay for itself the first time you need to use it. I was "asked" not to post pictures from their sites so I have been taking pics of my own cars on most of the "how too's" I have done. Right now, my daughter has mine in Atlanta so that's out....

Having said that, if you need to remove the bumper "facia" or cover, Put protective tape around all edges of the cover (and the rear fenders), open the trunk and using a small taped up screwdriver, pop the covers off the two hidden bolts in the upper right and left sides of the cover that are hidden by the trunk lid and remove those two bolts.

You can then remove the remaining 4 bolts and 4 clips from below the bumper cover. Once that is done, there are 12 "claw" type clips on each side that are disengaged by pulling outward on the cover. Take your time doing these to prevent damage to the paint (It's flexible but not gorilla proof). Assemble in reverse order.

 

Thanks for the replies. The cover is on order and I'll proceed when it arrives.

 

Reb, basically, it is matching exactly the ALLDATA diagram I posted for you at TN. Told you.

 

Ukroz, yeah looks to be the same. You nailed it. Thanks again for all the tips. Wish me luck. Cover should be done Saturday so hope to get it done this weekend.

 

Valium. Lot's of it. You just wait till you hear the first POP!!! when clip goes loose. It sounds like you broke half the cover.... He-he....

 

Cover due early this week. Will post on progress

 

Ooooohhh... I'm so nervous... Please, please, keep us posted..
Just messing with you. you appear to be very excited about that project.