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

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 STANDS .
  2. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH trough trim to the body.

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

    • Torx T20 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  3. Use a clip pry tool to release the clips (x3) that attach the LH trough trim to the body.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  4. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH corner of the rear fascia to the body.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  5. Repeat step  2 through step  4 on the RH side.
  6. Raise the vehicle.
  7. Use a clip pry tool to remove 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. Remove the bolts (x5) that attach the rear portion of the mid aero shield to the vehicle.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
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  9. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the rear diffuser to the vehicle.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Small flat head screwdriver
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  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the screw and U-nut that attach the rear fascia to the LH quarter panel, then repeat this step on the RH side.

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

    • Torx T25 socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Pocket screwdriver
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  12. With an assistant, disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) that attach the rear fascia to the vehicle, then remove the rear fascia assembly.
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