Impact Member, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With Trailer Hitch: Removing

-- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect and free up the connector -3- and ground wire -2-.

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-- If equipped, push the spare tire well trim slightly to the side.

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

-- Press the grommet -2- outward.

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-- Free up the wiring harnesses -1- -arrow- and guide them out of the opening in the body.

-- Remove the impact member -3- with a second technician.