1995 Honda accord lx 2dr


How can I remove the rear bumpers? I never knew the rear bumper was a bit loose until I had my sub system installed. There are lots of scratches from the rear bumper (and front) according to the previous owner, and she admits it was caused by parking too close many times. I never noticed it was loose when I bought it.

But when I had my subs in, I thought the trunk was rattling. So I put some dynamat on the trunk and a thick piece of old clothing behind my license plate. It quieted it down a bit, but the loud rattling was there. So I touched the rear bumper a bit and the rattling stop. I let go of it, rattling came back. Repeat. I held the bumper and pushed it up and I can see that its suppose to be connected completely.

Should I just unscrew the rear bumpers and screw it back in if that helps? How do I remove the rear bumper?

Or would it be better if I had the shop work on it? (though it'd be costly for sure)

 

How to remove your rear bumper: (Note: some of these may be broken on your bumper since it's misaligned.)
Remove the four clips retaining the forward ends of the bumper to the fender well. Remove the plastic screws retaining the bumper cover to the body, remove the side marker lights. From under the vehicle remove two lower bumper retaining nuts. From inside the trunk, detach the trim panels and remove the upper remaining nuts. Slide the bumper to the rear and pull it off.