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Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement Except HSV Maloo

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

  3. Object Number: 2018536  Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear wheelhouse liner to rear bumper fascia retaining scrivets (2). Repeat for the opposite side.
  5. Remove the rear bumper fascia to rear quarter panel retaining screw (1). Repeat for the opposite side.

  6. Object Number: 2018537  Size: SH
  7. Remove the rear bumper fascia to rear end panel retaining scrivets (1).

  8. Object Number: 2018538  Size: SH
  9. Disengage the rear bumper fascia to rear bumper fascia guide rail retaining tabs (1). Repeat for the opposite side.

  10. Object Number: 2018539  Size: SH
  11. Disengage the rear bumper fascia to rear bumper fascia outer support retaining tabs (1). Repeat for the opposite side.

  12. Object Number: 2018540  Size: SH

    Important: With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear bumper fascia by sliding rearward to disengage the rear bumper fascia (1) from the rear bumper fascia centre support (2).

  13. Remove the rear bumper fascia (1) from the rear bumper fascia centre support (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2018540  Size: SH

    Important: Listen for an audible click when attaching the rear bumper fascia to the rear bumper fascia centre support to confirm correct fitment.

    Important: With the aid of an assistant, install the rear bumper fascia (1) by sliding forward to correctly attach the rear bumper fascia (1) to the rear bumper fascia centre support (2).

  1. Install the rear bumper fascia (1) to the rear bumper fascia centre support (2).

  2. Object Number: 2018539  Size: SH

    Important: Listen for an audible click from the rear bumper fascia to rear bumper fascia outer support retaining tabs (1) to confirm correct fitment.

  3. Engage the rear bumper fascia to rear bumper fascia outer support retaining tabs (1). Repeat for the opposite side.

  4. Object Number: 2018538  Size: SH

    Important: Listen for an audible click from the rear bumper fascia to rear bumper fascia guide rail retaining tabs (1) to confirm correct fitment.

  5. Engage the rear bumper fascia to rear bumper fascia guide rail retaining tabs (1). Repeat for the opposite side.

  6. Object Number: 2018537  Size: SH
  7. Install the rear bumper fascia to rear end panel retaining scrivets (1).
  8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2018536  Size: SH
  9. Install the rear bumper fascia to rear quarter panel retaining screws (1). Repeat for the opposite side.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  11. Install the rear wheelhouse liner to rear bumper fascia retaining scrivets (2). Repeat for the opposite side.
  12. Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  13. Lower the vehicle.

Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement HSV Maloo

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2018536  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the rear bumper fascia to rear quarter panel retaining screw (1) and scrivets (2).
  4. Repeat for opposite side.


    Object Number: 2034516  Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear bumper fascia to rear end panel retaining scrivets (1).

  6. Object Number: 2018538  Size: SH
  7. Disengage the rear bumper fascia to rear bumper fascia guide rail retaining tabs (1).
  8. Repeat for opposite side.


    Object Number: 2034518  Size: SH
  9. Disengage the rear bumper fascia to rear bumper fascia outer support retaining tabs (1).
  10. Repeat for opposite side.


    Object Number: 2034911  Size: SH

    Important: The rear object detection electrical connector must be disconnected before removing the rear bumper fascia.

  11. Disconnect the rear object detection electrical connector (1).

  12. Object Number: 2034517  Size: SH

    Important: With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear bumper fascia by sliding rearward to disengage the rear bumper fascia from the rear bumper fascia centre support.

  13. Remove the rear bumper fascia (1) from, the rear bumper fascia centre support (2).
  14. Remove the bumper fascia (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2034911  Size: SH

    Important: The rear object detection electrical connector must be connected before installing the rear bumper fascia.

  1. Connect the rear object detection electrical connector (1).

  2. Object Number: 2034517  Size: SH

    Important: The rear bumper fascia is secured to the rear bumper fascia centre support with audible engagement.

    Important: With the aid of an assistant, install the rear bumper fascia by sliding forward to engage it on the rear bumper fascia centre support.

  3. Install the rear bumper fascia (1) to the rear bumper fascia centre support (2).

  4. Object Number: 2034518  Size: SH

    Important: Make sure the rear bumper fascia outer support retaining tabs (1) are correctly engaged by hearing an audible click.

  5. Engage the rear bumper fascia to rear bumper fascia outer support retaining tabs (1).
  6. Repeat for opposite side.


    Object Number: 2018538  Size: SH

    Important: Make sure the to the rear bumper fascia lower support retaining tabs (1) by are correctly engaged hearing an audible click.

  7. Engage the rear bumper fascia to rear bumper fascia guide rail retaining tabs (1).
  8. Repeat for opposite side.


    Object Number: 2034516  Size: SH
  9. Install the rear bumper fascia to rear end panel retaining scrivets (1).
  10. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2018536  Size: SH
  11. Install the rear bumper fascia to rear quarter panel retaining screw (1).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the rear bumper fascia retaining screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  13. Install the rear wheelhouse liner to rear bumper fascia retaining scrivets (2).
  14. Repeat for opposite side.

  15. Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  16. Lower the vehicle.