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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 2007647  Size: SH
  1. Apply protective tape (1) around the rear fascia assembly.

  2. Object Number: 2007651  Size: SH
  3. Remove the push-in retainer from each side of the rear fascia.

  4. Object Number: 2007653  Size: SH
  5. Remove the four push-in retainers (1) from the rear bumper fascia, using the J 38778 .
  6. Remove the two rear bumper upper stoppers (2).

  7. Object Number: 2007656  Size: SH
  8. Disengage the retainers from the left and right sides of the rear bumper fascia.

  9. Object Number: 2007658  Size: SH
  10. Disengage the inner retainer (1) from the left and right sides of the rear bumper fascia (2).
  11. Remove the rear bumper fascia (2) from the vehicle.
  12. Remove the rear bumper fascia extensions, if equipped. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement .
  13. Remove the rear bumper lower fascia, if equipped. Refer to Rear Bumper Lower Fascia Replacement .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2007658  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear bumper lower fascia, if removed. Refer to Rear Bumper Lower Fascia Replacement .
  2. Install the rear bumper fascia extensions, if removed. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement .
  3. Position the rear bumper fascia (2) to the vehicle.
  4. Engage the inner retainer (1) on the left and right sides of the rear bumper fascia (2).

  5. Object Number: 2007656  Size: SH
  6. Engage the retainers from the left and right sides of the rear bumper fascia.

  7. Object Number: 2007653  Size: SH
  8. Install the two rear bumper upper stoppers (2).
  9. Install the four push-in retainers (1) to the rear bumper fascia.

  10. Object Number: 2007651  Size: SH
  11. Install the push-in retainer on the left and right side of the rear fascia.

  12. Object Number: 2007647  Size: SH
  13. Remove protective tape (1) from around the rear fascia assembly.