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replacing rear bumper

has anyone done it? how difficult is it? do you recommend getting it done at a shop? I need to replace my rear bumper with another OEM one and want

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Old 10-01-2012, 12:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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has anyone done it? how difficult is it? do you recommend getting it done at a shop?

I need to replace my rear bumper with another OEM one and want to find out if its do-able at home.
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Very do-able at home. Half of the rear interior panels need to be removed, the tail lights need to be removed, then it's just a handful of 10mm screws and some plastic plugs. It's in the downloadable service manual too if you need more info.
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