Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the rear of the vehicle.
Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
Remove the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR .
Remove the rear bumper fascia outer support to rear end panel nuts.

Fig 1: Rear Bumper Fascia Outer Support To Rear End Panel Nuts
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Remove the rear bumper fascia outer support to rear wheelhouse bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Bumper Outer Support & Bolts
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Use the J 38778 to remove the rear bumper fascia to rear wheelhouse push-in-retainers.
Remove the rear bumper fascia splash shield. Refer to REAR WHEELHOUSE LINER PANEL REPLACEMENT .
Use the J 38778 to remove the rear bumper fascia to rear bumper impact bar push-in-retainers.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Bumper Fascia & Push -In -Retainers
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Use the J 38778 to remove the rear bumper fascia to rear end panel push-in-retainer.
Remove the rear bumper fascia to rear end panel bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Bumper Fascia & Rear End Panel Bolts
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Remove the rear bumper fascia from the body.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Bumper Fascia From Body
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