Rear Bumper Removal/Installation - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

Bumpers
Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
NOTE:
• Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.
• Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body.
• When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
• Put on
gloves
to protect your hands.
1. Remove the rear bumper as shown.
2. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Make sure both rear side marker light connectors are plugged in properly.
Make sure the rear bumper engages the hooks of the side spacers, side brackets, and upper brackets on both
sides securely.
Make sure the upper spacers of the rear bumper engage the clips on the body securely.
Replace any damaged clips.
Fastener locations
A~
: Bolt, 2 B
~
: Screw, 2 C
~
: Screw, 2
SIDE SPACER
LEFT REAR SIDE MARKER
LIGHT CONNECTOR
HOOKS
C
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Clip, 2
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UPPER SPACER
D
REAR BUMPER
20-86
UPPER BRACKET
~ RIGHT
REAR SIDE MARKER
LIGHT CONNECTOR
6x 1.0 mm
• :/9.8N.m
B
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