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Bumper and Fascia - Rear Bumper Fascia - Rear Fascia - Remove And Install: Install

  1. With an assistant, position the rear fascia onto the vehicle, then connect the electrical connectors (x2) that attach the rear fascia to the vehicle.
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  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Apply a thin bead of Loctite 222 to the threads of the bolts (x5) that attach the rear portion of the mid aero shield to the vehicle.

    5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
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  4. Apply a thin bead of Loctite 222 to the threads of the bolts (x4) that attach the rear diffuser to the vehicle.

    4 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torque wrench hexagon - 1060071-00-A
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  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the screw and U-nut that attach the rear fascia to the LH quarter panel, then repeat this step on the RH side.

    2 N.m (1.5 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Torx T25 socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Torque wrench hexagon - 1060071-00-A
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  7. Install the clips (x3) that attach the LH rear wheel arch liner to the rear fascia, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  8. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
  9. Install the bolt that attaches the LH corner of the rear fascia to the body.

    4 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 2 in extension
    • Torque wrench hexagon - 1060071-00-A
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  10. Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the LH trough trim to the body.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  11. Install the bolt that attaches the LH trough trim to the body.

    1.2 N.m (.9 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Torx T20 bit
    • Wiha Torque 0.8 N.m - 5.0 N.m screwdriver
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  12. Repeat step  9 through step  11 on the RH side.
  13. Remove the vehicle from the 2 post lift. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 STANDS .