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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 GTO 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1318564 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the 2 screws (3) attaching the rear bumper fascia (2) at the wheel arch opening.
  4. Remove the 2 screws (1) attaching the rear bumper fascia (2) to the wheelhouse liner and rear bumper fascia guide.
  5. Carefully, partially unclip the rear bumper fascia (2) from the rear bumper fascia guide.

    6. Object Number: 1318565 Size: SH
  6. Remove the retainer (2) attaching the rear wheelhouse liner (1) to the vehicle.
  7. Manipulate the wheelhouse liner (1) from within the wheelhouse and remove.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1318565 Size: SH
  1. Align the rear wheelhouse liner to the rear wheelhouse panel.
  2. Install the retainer (2) securing the wheelhouse liner (1).

    3. Object Number: 1318564 Size: SH
  3. Position the rear bumper fascia (2) to the rear bumper fascia guide.

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

  4. Install the 2 screws (1) attaching the rear bumper fascia assembly (2) to the wheelhouse liner and rear bumper fascia guide.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the rear bumper fascia screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the 2 screws (3) attaching the rear bumper fascia assembly (2) at the wheel arch opening.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the rear bumper fascia screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.