Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper

Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear bumper fascia extension, if equipped. Refer to Fascia Extension Replacement - Rear (Fascia Extension Replacement - Rear) .




2. Open the lift gate.
3. Remove the rear door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Liftgate (Service and Repair) in Interior Trim.
4. Remove the 4 rear bumper fascia nuts (1) from the rear sill.
5. Remove the 4 push-in retainers (3) from the rear bumper fascia (5), using the J 38778 .
6. Remove the 2 screws (2) from the top right and left upper fascia.
7. Remove the 2 screws (5) and retainers (4) from the right and left upper fascia.
8. Disconnect the backup lamp electrical connectors. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
9. Remove the rear bumper fascia (6) from the vehicle.
10. Remove the backup lamps from the vehicle, if required. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the backup lamps to the rear fascia, if removed. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
2. Position the rear fascia (6) to the vehicle.
3. Install the 2 retainers (4) and screws (5) to the right and left upper fascia.
4. Install the 2 screws (2) to the right and left upper fascia corners.
5. Install the 4 push-in retainers (3) to the rear fascia (6).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Install the 4 rear bumper fascia nuts (1) to the rear sill.

Tighten the rear bumper fascia nuts to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in)

7. Install the rear sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Liftgate (Service and Repair) in Interior Trim.
8. Install the rear bumper fascia extension, if removed. Refer to Fascia Extension Replacement - Rear (Fascia Extension Replacement - Rear) .
9. Close the lift gate.