[Image of a diagram showing the steps to replace the rear bumper on a 2004 Honda Civic EX]
Step 1: Remove the trunk lid
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the two bolts that hold the trunk lid in place.
3. Lift the trunk lid off of the car.
Step 2: Remove the rear bumper
1. Remove the two bolts that hold the rear bumper in place on each side of the car.
2. Remove the two screws that hold the rear bumper in place at the bottom of the car.
3. Gently pull the rear bumper off of the car.
Step 3: Install the new rear bumper
1. Place the new rear bumper in place on the car.
2. Insert the two bolts that hold the rear bumper in place on each side of the car.
3. Insert the two screws that hold the rear bumper in place at the bottom of the car.
4. Tighten all of the bolts and screws.
Step 4: Reinstall the trunk lid
1. Place the trunk lid on the car.
2. Insert the two bolts that hold the trunk lid in place.
3. Tighten the two bolts.
Step 5: Inspect the rear bumper
1. Make sure that the rear bumper is properly installed.
2. Check for any gaps between the rear bumper and the rest of the car.
3. If there are any gaps, adjust the rear bumper until they are gone.
