How to replace the rear bumper cover 2006 – 2011 Honda Civic
To replace the rear bumper cover on your Civic It’s easy. You will need to open the trunck, set up, remove the rear bumper cover as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 4 chapters in 90 minutes. Bring your Torx T30 socket and your 5mm Allen socket and let’s get started!
Duration
90 minutes
Number of steps
4
Difficulty out of 5
5
Average savings
$150
Parts You Will Need
Tools You Will Need
Step-by-Step Installation
Chapter 1:
Open the trunck (v)
Step 1/2
Turn your engine off and set the parking brake.
Chapter 1:
Step 2/2
Pull on the trunk release handle, and open the trunk.
Chapter 2:
Set up
Step 1/4
In the wheel arches, using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the 2 screws holding the rear bumper cover to the rear fender and body.
Chapter 2:
Step 2/4
Using a multi-bit screwdriver and a T30 or 5 mm Allen socket, unscrew the bumper cover retaining bolt.
Chapter 2:
Step 3/4
Do the same on the other side.
Chapter 2:
Step 4/4
Slide the bumper under the bumper cover. Using a fork, remove the 2 rivets holding the bumper cover.
Chapter 3:
Remove the rear bumper cover
Step 1/2
You can now unclip the rear bumper cover from the bumper retainers.
Chapter 3:
Step 2/2
The rear bumper cover is now free: you can remove it, preferably with help from a second person.
Chapter 4:
Install the new bumper cover
Step 1/5
Put the rear bumper cover back in place, by its central part first. Then reattach each side to the bumper cover retainers.
Chapter 4:
Step 2/5
Screw the retaining bolts back on at the trunk.
Chapter 4:
Step 3/5
Screw the 4 rear bumper cover retaining screws back onto the body and fender.
Chapter 4:
Step 4/5
Under the vehicle, put the rivets back in place.
Chapter 4:
Step 5/5
Operation complete.