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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Lower the end gate.

  3. Object Number: 1255585  Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement in Body Rear End.

  5. Object Number: 955655  Size: SH
  6. Remove the rear fascia upper fasteners.
  7. Close the end gate.

  8. Object Number: 1255508  Size: SH
  9. Remove the rear wheelhouse retainers from the rear fascia.
  10. Disconnect the rear fascia wiring harness from the body side harness.

  11. Object Number: 1380590  Size: SH
  12. Remove the center brace support bracket bolt.

  13. Object Number: 955664  Size: SH
  14. Remove the rear fascia side attaching fasteners.

  15. Object Number: 955643  Size: SH
  16. Remove the rear fascia from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 955643  Size: SH
  1. Align the fascia to the body and install.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 955664  Size: SH
  3. Install the rear fascia side attaching fasteners.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  5. Connect the rear fascia wiring harness to the body side harness.

  6. Object Number: 1255508  Size: SH
  7. Install the rear wheelhouse retainers into the rear fascia.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the wheelhouse fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 1380590  Size: SH
  9. Install the center brace support bracket bolt.
  10. Lower the end gate.

  11. Object Number: 955655  Size: SH
  12. Install the rear fascia upper fasteners.

  13. Object Number: 1255585  Size: SH
  14. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement in Body Rear End.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the rear fascia fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  16. Close the end gate.
  17. Close the rear compartment lid.