Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the endgate.
Remove the screws from the right and left side of the rear bumper fascia at the inboard side of the rear quarter panel, using the J 38778.

Fig 1: Removing Push-In Retainers From Rear Bumper Fascia
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Using J 38778, remove the push-in retainers from the rear bumper fascia at the rear impact bar.
Using J 38778, remove the push-in retainers from the rear bumper right and left fascia upper tabs.

Fig 2: Disengaging Ball Stud On Each Side Of Rear Bumper Fascia
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Disengage the ball stud on each side of the rear bumper fascia.
Partially remove the rear bumper fascia from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Rear Parking Assist Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the rear parking assist electrical connector.
Remove the rear fascia from the vehicle.
Remove the rear parking assist object sensor from the rear bumper fascia. Refer to REAR OBJECT SENSOR REPLACEMENT .
Remove the energy absorber from the rear fascia.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Rear Parking Assist Electrical Connector
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