Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement

Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Impala)

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the license plate lamp. Refer to Rear License Plate Lamp Replacement (Impala) Rear License Plate Lamp Replacement (Monte Carlo) in Lighting Systems.
2. Pull back the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Two Section) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Two Section)) in Body Rear End.




3. Remove the nuts from the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.




4. Remove the bolts in the rear compartment from the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.
5. Remove the rear bumper fascia splash shield. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Splash Shield Replacement (Rear Bumper Fascia Splash Shield Replacement).
6. Remove the bolts from the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.
7. Remove the push-in retainers from the rear bumper fascia at the rear impact bar, using the J 38778 .
8. Remove the rear bumper fascia from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the rear bumper fascia to the vehicle.




2. Install the push-in retainers to the rear bumper fascia.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the nuts to the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.

Tighten the rear bumper fascia outer retainer nuts to 6 Nm (53 lb in).




4. Install the bolts to the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.

Tighten the rear bumper fascia outer retainer bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb in).

5. Install the nut to the rear bumper fascia outer retainer.

Tighten the rear bumper fascia outer retainer nut to 6 Nm (53 lb in).

6. Install the rear bumper fascia splash shield. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Splash Shield Replacement (Rear Bumper Fascia Splash Shield Replacement).
7. Pull back the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Two Section) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Two Section)) in Body Rear End.
8. Install the license plate lamp. Refer to Rear License Plate Lamp Replacement (Impala) Rear License Plate Lamp Replacement (Monte Carlo) in Lightning Systems.