Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement
in Body Rear End.
- Remove the push-in retainers.
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the bolts (1) securing the fascia (2) to the rear
end panel.
- Remove the bolts (3) securing the fascia to the horizontal joint
at the quarter panel (4).
- Remove the fascia by sliding rearward to disengage the fascia from the
rear bumper brackets.
- Disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped.
Installation Procedure
- Position the fascia (2) to the body.
- Connect the electrical connector, if equipped.
- Install the fascia to the quarter panel pressing into place until fully
secured.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts (1) to secure the fascia to the rear end panel.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts (1) to 6 N·m
(53 lb in).
- Position the fascia to the horizontal joint at the quarter panel (4).
- Install the bolts (3) in order to secure the fascia to the quarter
panel (4).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
- Install push-in retainers (2) to
secure the fascia to the rear impact bar.
- Install the rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement
in Body Rear End.
- Close the liftgate.