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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear bumper fascia extension, if equipped. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 821553  Size: SH
  3. Open the liftgate.
  4. Remove the rear door sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  5. Remove the 4 rear bumper fascia nuts (1) from the rear sill.
  6. Remove the 4 push-in retainers (3) from the rear bumper fascia (5), using the J 38778 .
  7. Remove the 2 screws (2) from the top right and left upper fascia.
  8. Remove the 2 screws (5) and retainers (4) from the right and left upper fascia.
  9. Disconnect the backup lamp electrical connectors. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement .
  10. Remove the rear bumper fascia (6) from the vehicle.
  11. Remove the backup lamps from the vehicle, if required. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 821553  Size: SH
  1. Install the backup lamps to the rear fascia, if removed. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement .
  2. Position the rear fascia (6) to the vehicle.
  3. Install the 2 retainers (4) and screws (5) to the right and left upper fascia.
  4. Install the 2 screws (2) to the right and left upper fascia corners.
  5. Install the 4 push-in retainers (3) to the rear fascia (6).
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the 4 rear bumper fascia nuts (1) to the rear sill.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the rear bumper fascia nuts to 5.5 N·m (49 lb in).

  9. Install the rear sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  10. Install the rear bumper fascia extension, if removed. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement .
  11. Close the liftgate.