Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the endgate.

Fig 1: View Of Rear Bumper Fascia Inboard Side Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
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Using J 38778 , remove the rear bumper fascia push-in retainers at the inboard side of the rear quarter panel.
Using J 38778 , remove the push-in retainers from the rear bumper fascia at the.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Bumper Fascia Push-In Retainers To Rear Impact Bar (Aztek)
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Using J 38778 , remove the push-in retainers from the rear bumper fascia upper tabs.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Bumper Fascia Upper Tab Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
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Remove the rear bumper fascia from the vehicle.

Fig 4: View Of Rear Bumper Fascia (Aztek)
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Remove the grommets from the rear pillar using a small flat-bladed tool, if required.