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Fascia - Rear - Remove and Install: Remove

  1. Move the vehicle to a 2 post lift. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 POST LIFT .
  2. Remove the LH taillight. See TAILLIGHT - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH side of the rear fascia to the outer LH rear quarter panel.

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

    • 10 mm hex
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  4. Release the clips (x3) and remove the push nut that attach the rear portion of the LH rear wheel arch liner to the body.
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  5. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH side of the rear fascia to the inner LH rear quarter panel.

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

    • Torx T25 socket
    • 2 in extension
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  6. Without pulling back the rear fascia, reach behind the fascia to remove the U-nut that attaches the LH rear fascia to the LH rear quarter panel.
    CAUTION:

    Do not pull back on the rear fascia while the u-nut is still installed, as this can scratch the rear quarter panel.

  7. Repeat step  2 through step  6 on the RH side of the vehicle.
  8. Remove the bolts (x5) that attach the rear portion of the mid aero shield panel to the rear subframe.

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

    • 10 mm hex
    • 2 in extension
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  9. Remove the bolts (x5) that attach the rear diffuser to the body.

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

    • 10 mm hex
    • 2 in extension
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  10. Repeat the previous step on the RH side of the vehicle.
  11. Disconnect the rear fascia electrical harness.
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  12. With the help of an assistant, remove the rear fascia from the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Carefully remove the rear fascia from the body so that the corner fastener clips do not damage the rear quarter panels.
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