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Trim - Lower - Fascia - Rear - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Place 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. Install the LH and RH rear reflex lamps. See Lamp - Reflex - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  13. Install the rear fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Rear (Remove And Install) .