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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1256796  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  2. Remove the rear bumper fascia extension, if equipped. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement.
  3. Remove the rear wheel mud guards. Refer to Rear Mud Flap Guard Replacement .
  4. Remove the fascia bolts at the top of the rear wheel wells.

  5. Object Number: 1256798  Size: SH
  6. Remove the lower fascia screws.

  7. Object Number: 1256801  Size: SH
  8. Remove the rear combination lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement .
  9. Remove the luggage compartment wheelhouse trim panel. Refer to Cargo Area Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Remove the fascia bolts in the luggage compartment.
  11. Remove the upper fascia screws.
  12. Remove the fascia.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1256801  Size: SH
  1. Install the fascia.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the upper fascia screws.
  4. Install the luggage compartment fascia bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the luggage compartment fascia bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the rear combination lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 1256798  Size: SH
  8. Install the luggage compartment wheelhouse trim panel. Refer to Cargo Area Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the lower fascia screws.

  10. Object Number: 1256796  Size: SH
  11. Install the rear wheel well fascia bolts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the rear wheel well fascia bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  13. Install the rear wheel mud guards. Refer to Rear Mud Flap Guard Replacement .
  14. Install the rear bumper fascia extension, if removed. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement.
  15. Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .