Fascia - Rear - Remove and Install: Remove
- Move the vehicle to a 2 post lift. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 POST LIFT .
- Remove the LH taillight. See TAILLIGHT - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- 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
- Release the clips (x3) and remove the push nut that attach the rear portion of the LH rear wheel arch liner to the body.
- 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
- 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.
multimedia:A supplement to the article is available. - Repeat step 2 through step 6 on the RH side of the vehicle.
- 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
- 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
- Repeat the previous step on the RH side of the vehicle.
- Disconnect the rear fascia electrical harness.
- 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.