Rear Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair

REAR FASCIA

REMOVAL - JR-27 (Convertible)

1. Release decklid latch and open decklid.
2. Remove tail lamps.
3. Remove push-in fasteners attaching decklid slam bumpers to top of fascia.
4. Remove push-in fastener attaching center of fascia to rear closure panel.

Fig. 6:

5. Remove screws attaching fascia to rear wheelhouse splash shields (Fig.6).
6. Remove screws attaching fascia to quarter panel at the wheelhouse opening.
7. Slide fascia rearward to disengage hooks holding fascia to bottom of quarter panel.
8. Remove fascia from vehicle.

INSTALLATION - JR-27 (Convertible)

Fig. 7:

1. Ensure that the energy management foam is properly installed in rear fascia (Fig.7).
2. Slide fascia forward to engage hooks attaching fascia to bottom of quarter panel.
3. Install push-in fastener attaching center of fascia to rear closure panel.
4. Install push-in fasteners attaching decklid slam bumpers to top of fascia.
5. Install screws attaching fascia to quarter panel at wheelhouse opening.
6. Install fasteners attaching fascia to rear wheelhouse splash shields.
7. Engage license plate wire connector to left tail lamp.
8. Install tail lamps.