Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Rear bumper

Removal and Installation

1. Rear bumper supports

2. Rear bumper reinforcement

3. Energy absorbing foam

4. Splash shield LH

5. Rear bumper fascia

6. Splash shield RH

REMOVAL

1. Remove the LH and RH rear combination lamps. Refer to EXL-260, "Removal and Installation".

2. Remove both the rear wheels and tires. Refer to WT-66, "Adjustment".

3. Remove the LH and RH splash shields.

4. Remove the rear bumper fascia clips and screws, then remove the rear bumper fascia.

5. Remove the rear energy absorbing foam.

6. Remove the rear bumper reinforcement.

7. Remove the rear bumper supports.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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