Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Rear Bumper: Service and Repair
REAR BUMPER
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the LH and RH rear combination lamps. Refer to See: Lighting and Horns/Marker Lamp/Service and Repair/Removal And Installation.
2. Remove the mud flaps (if equipped).
3. Remove the rear fender protectors. Refer to See: Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair/Removal And Installation Of Rear
Fender Protector.
4. Remove the LH and RH rear fascia strut lower bolts.
5. Remove the rear fascia lower stay bolts.
6. Remove the fascia front upper bolts near the wheel opening.
7. Release the left pinch rail clips and remove the LH side of rear bumper fascia from the quarter panel.
8. Release the right pinch rail clips and remove the RH side of the rear bumper fascia from the quarter panel.
9. Remove the fascia rear upper bolts near the rear combination lamps LH/RH.
10. Remove the rear bumper fascia.
11. Disconnect the harness on left side of tow hitch.
12. Detach the I-key antenna, if equipped from the rear bumper reinforcement, then remove rear bumper reinforcement.
13. Remove the drafter duct from the lower side of LH quarter panel.
14. Remove the rear valance nuts and bolts, then remove the rear valance.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Apply sealant to clips securing upper step pad during installation.