Hyundai Elantra: Rear Bumper / Rear Bumper Cover Repair procedures
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries. |
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. |
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When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface. |
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels. |
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Remove the combination lamp cover (A). 
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Disconnect the mounting nuts and rear combination lamp connector (A). 

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Remove the rear combination lamp (A). 
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Loosen the mounting clips and nuts, remove the rear bumper retainer cover (A). 
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Loosen the mounting bolts. 
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Disconnect the rear bumper connector (A). 
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After loosening the pin-type retainers and screws on the side of rear bumper (A), detach the side part of rear bumper.
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Be careful not to damage the tabs on the side part of front bumper. |
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Remove the rear bumper cover (A). 
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To intall, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the connector is plugged in properly. |
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers). |
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Component Location
1. Rear bumper cover
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Component Location
1. Rear bumper beam assembly
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