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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Pull back and remove the rear compartment trim as required. Refer to COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR in Body Rear End.
  3. Remove the fasteners that attach the rear fascia to the quarter panel.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the screws from the rear fascia in the rear wheel opening.
    Fig 1: Removing Fasteners Attach Rear Fascia To Quarter Panel
    G01559531Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the center pins on each of the four retaining tabs to release the retaining tabs from the lower center of the rear fascia.
  7. Perform the following steps to remove the rear fascia:
    1. Put down a protective cover to prevent damage to the rear fascia.
    2. With the aid of an assistant, pull both corners of the rear fascia away from the quarter panel.
    3. Pull the rear fascia from the center of the rear impact bar.
      Fig 2: Removing Screws From Rear Fascia In Rear Wheel Opening
      G01559532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear fascia.
  9. Remove the rear license plate lamp socket and bulb. Refer to LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT (SEDAN AND COUPE) or LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT (SUNFIRE GT) in Lighting Systems.
  10. Remove the rear fascia brackets from the rear fascia.