like the title says. i need a how to preferable with pics on how to remove the rear bumper. thanks for any help.

 

Drive enough in DC rush hour and someone will eventually remove it for you.

 

This is straight out of the service manual. If someone can tell me how to post pictures, I can add the diagrams as well. Good Luck.

Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper
Removal Procedure

Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the push-in retainers attaching the fascia to the impact bar.
Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



Remove the right and left rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.



Remove the bolts attaching the fascia and the quarter panel to the right and left rear compartment brace.
Remove the nuts attaching the quarter panel to the fascia.



Remove the side marker light sockets.
Disconnect the rear harness connector.
Disconnect the rear fascia harness from the side of the right rear side frame rail.
Lower the vehicle.



Remove the license frame by carefully depressing the locking tabs with a flat-bladed screwdriver.
Remove the backup lamp/license bracket (Domestic) or rear license bracket (Export). Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems, or License Bracket Replacement - Rear .




Notice
Use the exact size square headed tool to remove the screws from the energy absorber to avoid stripping the plastic screw heads.


Remove the plastic headed screws attaching the fascia opening to the absorber.
Remove the outer taillamps.
Remove the right inner taillamp for access and uncip the fascia harness from the right side of the impact bar.



Remove the bolts attaching the fascia to the quarter panel (access through the taillamp opening).



Remove the nut attaching the antenna ground, the shield (Convertible), and the braided wire to the antenna ground stud.
Remove the antenna ground stud.



Open the rear lift window (Coupe), or open the trunk lid.



Remove the screws attaching the fascia to the upper flange.
Remove the fascia.
Transfer parts as necessary.
Installation Procedure




Snap the right and left retainer brackets to the fascia.



Position the fascia to the vehicle inserting the studs on the fascia retainer brackets into the holes in the quarter panel.

Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


Install the screws attaching the fascia to the upper flange. Start at the center of the flange and work outward. Tighten
Rear fascia upper flange screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).





Using the taillamp openings for access, finger start the screws through the fascia retainer brackets to the right and left quarter panel reinforcement.
Align the fascia flush along the vertical and upper contour of the quarter panel. Tighten
Tighten the rear fascia to quarter panel reinforcement screws to 5 N·m (44 lb in).





Install the antenna ground stud. Tighten
Tighten the antenna ground stud to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

Install the antenna braided wire, the shield (Convertible), the antenna ground, and the nut to the antenna ground stud. Tighten
Tighten the antenna ground stud nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in).





Install the nuts to the fascia right and left retainer bracket studs. Tighten
Tighten the rear fascia retainer bracket stud nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

Close the rear lift window panel (Coupe), or close the trunk lid.
Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



Install the bolts attaching the lower edge of the fascia and the quarter panel to the right and left rear compartment brace. Tighten
Tighten the rear fascia to rear compartment brace bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).





Install the side marker sockets.
Route the rear fascia harness.
Connect the harness connector and attach the connector to the right side rail.
Clip the rear fascia harness to the impact bar.



Install the wheelhouse liner panels. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



Install the push-in retainers attaching the fascia to the impact bar.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the sockets to the taillamps.
Install the taillamps. Refer To Tail Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.




Notice
Use the exact size square headed tool to install the screws to the absorber to avoid stripping the plastic screw heads.


Install the rear license plate opening to the energy absorber screws. Tighten
Tighten the rear license plate opening to the energy absorber screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).

Install the backup lamp/rear license bracket (Domestic) or rear license bracket (Export). Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems. or License Bracket Replacement - Rear . Tighten
Tighten the backup lamp/license bracket screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

Install the rear license and license frame.

 

In a nutshell, remove the screws along the top back, remove the nuts/bolts connecting it to the fenders, and remove the little plastic tabs under the bottom rear. THEN, lift the back up and over the inner tub, and pop it off.

 

thanks you very much. that helped out so much. i got it off.