Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

1. Remove the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.



2. Remove the nut from the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.
3. Remove the bolt in the rear compartment from the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.
4. Remove the bolt from the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.
5. Remove the rear bumper fascia splash shield. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side or to Rear Bumper Fascia Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side .
6. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the push-in retainers from the rear bumper fascia at the rear impact bar.
7. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the rear bumper fascia to the rear end panel push-in retainers.
8. Remove the rear bumper fascia from the vehicle.

1. Install the rear bumper fascia to the vehicle.
2. Install the rear bumper fascia to the rear end panel push-in retainers.
3. Install the push-in retainers to the rear bumper fascia at the rear bumper 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.

4. Install the nut to the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

5. Install the bolt to the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

6. Install the bolt in the rear compartment to the rear bumper fascia outer retainers.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

7. Install the rear bumper fascia splash shield. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side or to Rear Bumper Fascia Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side .
8. Install the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.