Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Pull back the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR in Body Rear End.
- Remove the bolts from the rear bumper fascia.
- Remove the nuts from the rear bumper fascia.
- Remove the push-in retainers from the splash shield.
- Remove the license lamp. Refer to LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the push-in retainers from the rear bumper fascia using J 38778.
- Remove the rear push-in retainers from the rear bumper fascia to the rear end panel using J 38778.
- Remove the rear bumper fascia from the vehicle.