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Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement Hatchback

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the screws and the mud guards.
  2. Remove the screws and the splash shields.
  3. Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 2046443  Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear bumper fascia nuts (1).
  6. Remove the rear bumper fascia bolt (3).
  7. Remove the rear bumper fascia clip (2).

  8. Object Number: 2046444  Size: SH
  9. Remove the clips (1) from the rear sill trim (2).
  10. Remove the rear sill trim panel (2).

  11. Object Number: 2046445  Size: SH
  12. Remove the rear side panel trim clips (1) and screw.

  13. Object Number: 2046446  Size: SH
  14. Remove the rear bumper fascia-to-lower back panel nut through the gap between the rear side panel trim and the lower back panel.

  15. Object Number: 2046447  Size: SH
  16. Remove the rear upper fascia screws (1).
  17. Remove the fascia (2).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1248249  Size: SH
  1. Install the fascia (1) with the rear upper fascia screws (2).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the rear upper fascia screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 2046446  Size: SH
  3. Install the rear bumper fascia-to-lower back panel nut (1) through the gap between the rear side panel trim and the lower back panel.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear fascia nut to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 2046445  Size: SH
  5. Install the rear side panel trim clips (1) and screw.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the rear side panel trim screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 2046444  Size: SH
  7. Install the rear sill trim panel (2).
  8. Install the clips (1) to the rear sill trim (2).

  9. Object Number: 2046443  Size: SH
  10. Install the rear bumper fascia clip (2).
  11. Install the rear bumper fascia bolt (3).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the rear bumper fascia bolt (3) to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  13. Install the rear bumper fascia nuts (1).
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the rear bumper fascia nut (1) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  15. Install the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement.
  16. Install the screws and the splash shields.
  17. Install the screws and the mud guards.

Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement Notchback

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1720334  Size: SH
  1. Remove the screws and the mud guards.
  2. Remove the screws attaching the splash shields to the fascia.
  3. Remove the screws from the bottom of the fascia.
  4. Remove the rear luggage compartment side panels.

  5. Object Number: 1720341  Size: SH
  6. Remove the nuts in the luggage compartment.
  7. Remove the bolts in the luggage compartment.

  8. Object Number: 1720344  Size: SH
  9. Remove the rear upper fascia screws.
  10. Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement.
  11. Remove the inner upper fascia retainers.
  12. Remove the fascia.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1720344  Size: SH
  1. Install the fascia with the rear upper fascia screws.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the rear upper fascia screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  3. Install the rear inner upper fascia retainers.
  4. Install the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement.

  5. Object Number: 1720341  Size: SH
  6. Install the bolts in the luggage compartment.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the luggage compartment fascia bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  8. Install the nuts in the luggage compartment.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the luggage compartment fascia nuts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 1720334  Size: SH
  10. Install the splash shield screws.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the splash shield screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  12. Install the lower fascia screws.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the lower fascia screws to 1.5 N·m(13 lb in).

  14. Install the mud guards with the screws.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the mud guard screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).