Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

1. Remove the rear compartment side trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Right Side in Body Rear End.
2. Remove the license lamp. Refer to Rear License Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
3. Remove the rear sidemarker lamp. Refer to Rear Side Marker Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
4. Remove the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.



5. Remove the push-in retainers using the J 38778 .
6. Remove the bolts (6) from the middle of the bumper fascia upper edge to quarter panel from the inside rear compartment.
7. Remove the nuts from the rear bumper fascia reinforcement. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Reinforcement Replacement .
8. Remove the rear bumper fascia splash shield. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Splash Shield Replacement in Body Rear End.



9. Remove the bolts (4) securing the upper edge of the rear bumper fascia to the quarter panel from underneath the vehicle immediately rear of the wheel opening.
10. Remove the rear bumper fascia push-in retainers from the impact bar using theJ 38778 .
11. Remove the rear bumper fascia (3) from the vehicle.

Important: Do not scratch the body paint with horizontal studs on the bumper fascia.

1. Position the rear bumper fascia (3) to the rear impact bar and the body.
2. Install the rear bumper fascia upper push-in retainers (2).
3. Install the nuts to the rear bumper fascia reinforcement. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Reinforcement Replacement .



4. Install the rear bumper fascia push-in retainers (1) to the rear impact bar.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.




5. Install the bolts (4) to the upper edge of the rear bumper fascia to the quarter panel.

Tighten
Tighten the rear impact bar bolts (4) to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

6. Install the rear bumper fascia splash shield. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Splash Shield Replacement in Body Rear End.
7. Install the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
8. Install the rear sidemarker lamp. Refer to Rear Side Marker Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
9. Install the license lamp. Refer to Rear License Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
10. Install the rear compartment side trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Right Side in Body Rear End.