Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
2. Remove the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.



3. Remove the bolts attaching the rear bumper fascia to the body.
4. Remove the rear bumper fascia to splash shield push--in retainers.
5. Remove the license lamp. Refer to Rear License Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
6. UseJ 38778 to remove the push---in retainers attaching the rear bumper fascia to the rear bumper impact bar.
7. Remove the bolts attaching the rear bumper fascia to the rear end panel.
8. UseJ 38778 to remove the rear push--in retainers attaching the rear bumper fascia to the rear end panel.
9. Remove the rear bumper fascia from the vehicle.

1. Align the rear bumper fascia to the vehicle.
2. Install the push--in retainers attaching the rear bumper fascia to the rear end panel.
3. Install the push--in retainers attaching the rear bumper fascia to the rear bumper impact bar.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the bolts attaching the rear bumper fascia to the rear end panel.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts attaching the rear bumper fascia to rear end panel to 5 N·m(44 lb in).

5. Install the license lamp. Refer to Rear License Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
6. Install the push--in retainers attaching the rear bumper fascia to the splash shield.
7. Install the bolts attaching the rear bumper fascia to the body.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts attaching the rear bumper fascia to rear end panel to 5 N·m(44 lb in).

8. Install the rear compartment trim panels. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
9. Install rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
10. Remove any protective tape that may have been applied during the removal procedure.