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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 ION 🢒 Body 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 863991 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the push-in retainers from the fascia filler.

    4. Object Number: 856911 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screws from the wheelhouse liner to the fascia.

    5. Object Number: 863991 Size: SH
  5. Remove the push-in retainers from the bottom of the fascia to the impact bar.
  6. Remove the fascia ends by pulling the fascia outward from the quarter panel brackets.
  7. Slide the fascia rearward. Remove the fascia from the impact bar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 863991 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear fascia over the impact bar.
  2. Firmly push the rear fascia ends into the quarter panel brackets.

    3. Object Number: 856911 Size: SH
  3. Install the push-in retainers into the wheelhouse liner.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the screws to the rear fascia inner edge of the quarter panel.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 863991 Size: SH
  5. Install the push-in retainers into the fascia filler.
  6. Lower the vehicle
  7. Close the rear compartment.