Fascia, Rear: Removal

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Trekking Models

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
4. Remove the tail lights. Refer to LAMP, TAIL STOP TURN, REMOVAL .
5. Working on both sides of the car, cautiously release the first two rear retainers (1a) from the mouldings (1b) of the rear wheel house splash shields, with the suitable tool; then cautiously remove the adhesive stripe (1c) in the area of the two retainers.
6. If the retainers (1a) are damaged, replace them during refitting.
7. Cautiously release the ends (2a) from the retainers (2b) of the rear fascia mouldings (2c).

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8. Working on both sides of the vehicle, remove the screws (1a) attaching the fascia (1b) to the additional wheel house splash shields (1c).
9. Slightly move the additional wheel house splash shields and remove the side screws (2a) attaching the fascia (lb) to the body.

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10. Working under the fascia (1a), remove the lower fascia attaching screws (1b).
11. Release the side retainers (2a).

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12. Release the fascia (1a) from the retainers, along the upper profile (1b), then slightly separate it from the body.
13. Disconnect the wire harness connectors (2a, 2b) for the rear lower headlights.
14. Disconnect the wire harness connector (3a) for the parking sensor wiring.
15. Remove the rear fascia (1a).

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Standard Models

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
4. Remove the tail lights. Refer to LAMP, TAIL STOP TURN, REMOVAL .
5. Working on both sides of the vehicle, remove the screws (1a) attaching the fascia (1b) to the supplementary wheel house splash shields (1c).
6. Slightly move the supplementary wheel house splash shields and remove the side screws (2a) attaching the fascia (lb) to the body.

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7. Working under the fascia (1a), remove the lower fascia screws (1b) and (1c).
8. Release the side retainers (2a).

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9. Remove the screws (1a).
10. Release the fascia (1b) from the retainers, along the side profile (2a), then release the side retainers (2b).

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11. Move the fascia (1a) slightly and disconnect the wire harness connector (1b) of the fascia wiring.
12. Remove the fascia (1a).