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Fascia - Rear - Upper - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the rear fascia. See FASCIA - REAR (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  2. Remove the rear parking distance sensors. See SENSOR - PARKING DISTANCE - INNER - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Release the tabs that attach the LH and RH rear reflectors to the rear fascia, and then remove the reflectors from the fascia.
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  4. Remove the bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the inner rear fascia.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
    NOTE:

    Inside Bolts

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    NOTE:

    Outside Bolts

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  5. Starting from either side, release the clips (x10) that attach the diffuser to the rear fascia, and then remove the diffuser from the rear fascia.
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  6. Remove the bolts that attach the lower rear fascia to the upper rear fascia.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  7. Starting from either side, release the clips that attach the upper rear fascia to the lower rear fascia, and then separate the upper rear fascia from the lower rear fascia.
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