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

  1. Remove the rear fascia assembly from the vehicle. See Fascia Assembly - Rear (Remove And Install) .
  2. Pull the red tab to release the connector lock, and then disconnect the rear parking sensor electrical connectors (x6).
    NOTE: DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
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  3. Pull the red tab to release the connector lock, and then disconnect the LH rear BLE assembly electrical connector.
    NOTE: DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
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  4. Pull the red tab to release the connector lock, and then disconnect the RH rear BLE assembly electrical connector.
    NOTE: DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
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  5. Release the clips (x8) and remove the adhesive pads (x4) that attach the wiring harness to the rear fascia assembly, and then remove the harness from the fascia assembly.
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  6. Remove the parking sensors (x6) from the rear fascia assembly.
    NOTE: Sensors S7 and S12 (arrowed in image) are different from S8-S11 (circled in image).
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  7. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the LH rear BLE assembly to the rear fascia, and then remove the assembly from the fascia. Repeat this step for the RH rear BLE assembly.

    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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  8. 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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  9. Position the rear fascia assembly upside down on workbench.
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Position the rear fascia assembly upright on the workbench.
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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