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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 277214 Size: SH
  1. Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  2. Remove the rear bumper fascia nuts (1) from the inside rear compartment.
  3. Remove the rear bumper fascia push-in retainers (2) from the upper edge of the fascia (3).
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    5. Object Number: 277213 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear bumper fascia to quarter panel bolts (1) in the rear wheel housing.

    6. Object Number: 277214 Size: SH
  6. Remove the push-in retainers (2) from the lower edge of the rear bumper fascia (3).

    7. Object Number: 443009 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the license plate lamp socket (1) from the lamp by rotating counterclockwise.
  8. Remove the license plate lamp screws from the lamp.
  9. Remove the license plate lamp from the rear bumper fascia.
  10. Remove the rear bumper fascia from the vehicle.
  11. Remove the rear bumper fascia supports from the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Outer Support Replacement .

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the rear bumper fascia supports to the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Outer Support Replacement .
  2. Position the rear bumper fascia to the vehicle.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 443009 Size: SH
  3. Install the license plate lamp to the rear bumper fascia.
  4. Install the license plate lamp screws to the lamp.

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

  5. Install the license plate lamp socket (1) to the lamp by rotating clockwise.

    6. Object Number: 277213 Size: SH
  6. Install the rear bumper fascia to quarter panel bolts (1) in the rear wheel housing.

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


    Object Number: 277214 Size: SH
  7. Install the push-in retainers (2) to the lower edge of the rear bumper fascia (3).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the rear bumper fascia nuts (1) from the inside rear compartment.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  10. Install the push-in retainers (2) to the upper edge of the rear bumper fascia (3).
  11. Install the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.