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Fascia Assembly - Rear (HW3) - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Place the new rear fascia assembly upside down on flat and protected surface.
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  2. Position the rear lower fascia onto the rear fascia assembly, and then secure the tabs (x23) that attach the lower fascia to the assembly.
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  3. Place the rear fascia assembly upright on the workbench.
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  4. Install the bolts that attach the rear lower fascia to the rear fascia assembly.

    Torque 5 N.m 

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  5. Position the rear diffuser onto rear fascia assembly, and then secure the tabs (x8) that attach the diffuser to the fascia.
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  6. Install the top LH and RH bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the rear fascia assembly.

    Torque 5 N.m 

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  7. Place the rear fascia assembly upside down on workbench.
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  8. Install the bottom bolts (x6) that attach the rear diffuser to the rear fascia assembly.

    Torque 5 N.m 

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  9. Position the tow hitch cover onto the rear fascia assembly, and then secure the tabs (x10) that attach the cover to the fascia.
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  10. Install the bolts that attach the tow hitch cover to the rear fascia.

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

    • Large flathead screwdriver
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  11. Place the rear fascia assembly upright on workbench.
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  12. Position the RH rear BLE assembly onto the rear fascia, and then install the screws that attach the BLE assembly to the fascia. Repeat this step for the LH BLE assembly.

    Torque 3 N.m 

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

    • Torx T25 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
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  13. Install the parking sensors (x6) onto the rear fascia assembly.
    NOTE: Sensors S7 and S12 (arrowed in image) are different from S8-S11 (circled in image).
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  14. Position the wiring harness onto the rear fascia assembly, and then install the clips (x8) and adhesive pads (x4) that attach the harness to the fascia.
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  15. Connect the RH rear BLE assembly electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock. Repeat this step for the LH rear BLE assembly.
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  16. Connect the rear parking sensor electrical connectors (x6), and then engage the connector locks.
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  17. Install the rear fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Rear (Remove And Install) .
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