Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the liftgate sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .



3. Disconnect the electrical connection (1) for the rear object sensor harness.
4. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the push-in retainers (3) from the upper and lower rear bumper fascia.
5. Remove the screws (5) at the right and left wheel well from the rear bumper fascia.
6. Remove the palnut from the rear bumper fascia outer retainer.
7. Remove the rear bumper fascia (2) from the vehicle.
8. Remove the rear park assist sensors. Refer to Rear Object Sensor Replacement .
9. Transfer the rear object sensors to the new rear bumper fascia.

1. Install the rear park assist sensor to the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Object Sensor Replacement .



2. Align the rear bumper fascia (2) to the rear bumper fascia outer support.
3. Align the rear bumper fascia outer retainer (4) to the body.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the palnut to the rear bumper fascia outer retainer.

Tighten
Tighten the palnut to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

5. Install the push-in retainers (3) to the upper and lower rear bumper fascia.
6. Install the screws (5) at the right and left wheel well to the rear bumper fascia.

Tighten
Tighten the rear bumper fascia wheel well screws to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

7. Connect the electrical connection (1) to the rear object sensor harness.
8. Install the rear liftgate sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .
9. Close the liftgate.