[hotan1]

I was wondering if the Odyssey's rear bumper is designed to be stepped or stood on ?
I just brought home our 2002 TW RES L and noticed the black plastic cover on top of the flat portion of the rear bumper. It must be there for a reason ?

 

[vquan]

It can probably be stepped on but I wouldn't try standing on it. The top of the bumper is a common place for scratches, either from loading/unloading items, or just tying your shoes. That's the reason for it. Bumpers like these are generally no more than a bumper cover over Styrofoam.

 

[hotan1]

I appreciate the answer,
Thanks

 

[errol]

Hi hotan1,

If you look at Chuck Konarske's reverse sensor mod pictures at his site, you'll see that it is simply as vquan has stated, just a fiberglass cover.

Thanks,
Errol


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[Walt43]

I guess the foam must be pretty strong cuz I've stood on it many times to get to the roof rack area, and I weigh 240 pounds. I havent' noticed any sagging yet (on the bumper).

 

[A. B. Hair]

I thought it was made to stand on. I step up there to wash the top. Guess I should stop. I use a high pressure sprayer so it is not necessery. It looks as if it was made to stand on.

 

[cmt4]

Guess I now have to get "No Step" stickers!

 

[RobertC]

I have been stepping on that black strip every time I wash mine for the past 18 months and I weight 240Lbs. The bumper has yet to bulge.

Best regards from Montreal, Canada

Robert

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I was wondering if the Odyssey's rear bumper is designed to be stepped or stood on ?
I just brought home our 2002 TW RES L and noticed the black plastic cover on top of the flat portion of the rear bumper. It must be there for a reason ?</font>

 

[chan_man]

The bumper cover covers a block of styrofoam so even if it does sag, the cover will come back even if the foam below is deformed. This is so a minor bump from other cars do not deform the bumper.