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

  1. Remove the rear fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Rear (Remove And Install) .
  2. Remove the LH and RH rear reflex lamps. See Lamp - Reflex - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the top LH and RH bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the rear fascia assembly.

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  4. Position the rear fascia assembly upside down on workbench.
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  5. Remove the screws (x2) and release the tabs (x10) that attach the tow hitch cover to the rear fascia assembly, and then remove the cover from the assembly.

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

    • Large flathead screwdriver
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  6. Remove the bottom bolts (x6) that attach the rear diffuser to the rear fascia assembly.

    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. Position the rear fascia assembly upright on the workbench.
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  8. Release the tabs (x8) that attach the rear diffuser to the rear fascia assembly, and then remove the diffuser from the assembly.
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  9. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the rear lower fascia to the rear fascia assembly.

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  10. Release the tabs (x23) that attach the rear lower fascia to the rear fascia assembly, and then remove the lower fascia from the assembly.
    NOTE: Insert a pick behind the lower fascia tab, and the rotate to pry the fascia assembly tab upward.
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