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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR .
  2. Remove the nut from the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.
  3. Remove the bolt in the rear compartment from the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.
  4. Remove the bolt from the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.
  5. Remove the rear bumper fascia splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Rear Bumper Fascia - Left  or to Splash Shield Replacement - Rear Bumper Fascia - Right  .
  6. Use the J 38778  in order to remove the push-in retainers from the rear bumper fascia at the rear impact bar.
  7. Use the J 38778  in order to remove the rear bumper fascia to the rear end panel push-in retainers.
  8. Remove the rear bumper fascia from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Fascia
    G01755632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.