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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 63714 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the fascia to impact bar push-in retainers.
  3. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    4. Object Number: 63732 Size: SH
  4. Remove the right and left rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.

    5. Object Number: 63719 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts attaching the fascia and the quarter panel to the right and left rear compartment brace.
  6. Remove the quarter panel to fascia nuts.

    7. Object Number: 63726 Size: SH
  7. Remove the side marker light sockets.
  8. Disconnect the rear harness connector.
  9. Disconnect the rear fascia harness from the side of the right rear side frame rail.
  10. Lower the vehicle.

    11. Object Number: 64620 Size: SH
  11. Remove the backup lamp/license bracket (Domestic) or rear license bracket (Export). Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems, or License Bracket Replacement - Rear .

    12. Object Number: 63716 Size: SH

    Notice:  Use the exact size square headed tool to remove the screws from the energy absorber to avoid stripping the plastic screw heads.

  12. Remove the fascia opening to energy absorber plastic screws .
  13. Remove the outer taillamps.
  14. Remove the right inner taillamp for access and unclip the fascia harness from the right side of the impact bar.

    15. Object Number: 63720 Size: SH
  15. Remove the fascia to quarter panel (access through the taillamp opening) bolts.

    16. Object Number: 213983 Size: SH
  16. Remove the antenna ground, the shield (Convertible), and the braided wire to the antenna ground stud nut.
  17. Remove the antenna ground stud.

    18. Object Number: 284754 Size: SH
  18. Open the rear lift window (Coupe), or open the rear compartment lid.

    19. Object Number: 63722 Size: SH
  19. Remove the fascia to upper flange screws.
  20. Remove the fascia.
  21. Remove the high mounted stop lamp from the fascia. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  22. Remove the license plate lamps from the fascia. Refer to Rear License Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 63718 Size: SH
  1. Install the right and left retainer brackets to the fascia.
  2. Install the license plate lamps to the fascia. Refer to Rear License Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  3. Install the high mounted stop lamp to the fascia. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    4. Object Number: 63722 Size: SH
  4. Position the fascia to the vehicle inserting the studs on the fascia retainer brackets into the holes in the quarter panel.

    5. 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 fascia to upper flange screws. Start at the center of the flange and work outward.

    6. Tighten
    Rear fascia upper flange screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 63720 Size: SH
  6. Using the taillamp openings for access, finger start the screws through the fascia retainer brackets to the right and left quarter panel reinforcement.
  7. Align the fascia flush along the vertical and upper contour of the quarter panel.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the rear fascia to quarter panel reinforcement screws to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 213983 Size: SH
  8. Install the antenna ground stud.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the antenna ground stud to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  9. Install the antenna braided wire, the shield (Convertible), the antenna ground, and the nut to the antenna ground stud.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the antenna ground stud nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 63719 Size: SH
  10. Install the nuts to the fascia right and left retainer bracket studs.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the rear fascia retainer bracket stud nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  11. Close the rear lift window panel (Coupe), or close the rear compartment lid.
  12. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  13. Install the bolts to the lower edge of the fascia and the quarter panel to the right and left rear compartment brace.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the rear fascia to rear compartment brace bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 63726 Size: SH
  14. Install the side marker sockets.
  15. Route the rear fascia harness.
  16. Connect the harness connector and attach the connector to the right side rail.
  17. Clip the rear fascia harness to the impact bar.

    18. Object Number: 63732 Size: SH
  18. Install the wheelhouse liner panels. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
  19. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    20. Object Number: 63714 Size: SH
  20. Install the fascia to impact bar push-in retainers.
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Install the sockets to the taillamps.
  23. Install the taillamps. Refer To Tail Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    24. Object Number: 63716 Size: SH

    Notice:  Use the exact size square headed tool to install the screws to the absorber to avoid stripping the plastic screw heads.

  24. Install the rear license plate opening to the energy absorber screws.

    25. Tighten
    Tighten the rear license plate opening to the energy absorber screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).

  25. Install the backup lamp/rear license bracket (Domestic) or rear license bracket (Export). Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems or License Bracket Replacement - Rear .

    26. Tighten
    Tighten the backup lamp/license bracket screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  26. Install the rear license and license frame.