Section 36 (Frame & Bumpers): Fascia-Rear: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Rear Wheel House Splash Shield

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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the three push-pin retainers (1) that secure each rear wheel house splash shield (2) to the rear fascia assembly (3).

Fig 2: Rear Fascia Quarter Panel Screws
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Remove the screw (2) that secures the rear fascia assembly (3) to the nut insert (1) in each quarter panel.

Fig 3: Remove/Install Rear Fascia Assembly
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NOTE: 300 Shown. Magnum and Charger similar.
Partially lower the vehicle and remove the push-pin retainers (5) (three-sedan, three-wagon, one-Charger) that secure the rear fascia assembly (6) to the decklid sill.
On all models, remove the two deck lid bumper stops (1).
Carefully pull the rear fascia assembly rearward to disengage the two push-pin retainers (2) from the slots (3) in each side of fascia and position the fascia to gain access to the license lamp and park assist.

Fig 4: Park Assist Sensor Wire Harness Connector
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If equipped, disconnect the park assist sensor wire harness connector (2) from the tail lamp wire harness connector (1) and remove the rear fascia assembly (3) from the vehicle.
If equipped and if required, remove the park assist senors from the rear fascia assembly. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/CHIME/BUZZER/SENSOR-PARK ASSIST - REMOVAL) .
If required on SRT8 models, remove the lower fascia from the rear fascia assembly and discard the metal retaining clips.

Fig 5: Fascia Quarter Attachments
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If required, remove and discard the nut insert (1) from each quarter panel and remove the two push-pin retainers (2).