Rear Bumper Fascia: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Rear Bumper Fascia

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1 - REAR BUMPER FASCIA

2 - ATTACHING SCREW

3 - STUD PLATE TO REAR FASCIA NUT

Open liftgate.
Remove the rubber body plugs or mastic tape patches, if equipped.

Remove nuts attaching fascia to lower floor closure.

Fig 2: Rear Bumper Fascia Energy Foam

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1 - U-NUT(S)

2 - REAR BUMPER FASCIA ENERGY FOAM

3 - SPRING NUT(S)

4 - REAR FASCIA TO CLOSURE STUD PLATE

5 - REAR BUMPER FASCIA

Raise vehicle on hoist.
Disconnect license lamp.
Remove splash shield from fascia in the wheel opening area (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT END SPLASH SHIELDS - REMOVAL) .
Remove screws attaching fascia to lower quarter panels.
Remove fascia from vehicle.