Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Notchback)


Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Notchback)


Removal Procedure





1.Remove the screws and the mud guards.

2.Remove the screws attaching the splash shields to the fascia.

3.Remove the screws from the bottom of the fascia.

4.Remove the rear luggage compartment side panels.





1.Remove the nuts in the luggage compartment.

2.Remove the bolts in the luggage compartment.





1.Remove the rear upper fascia screws.

2.Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement .

3.Remove the inner upper fascia retainers.

4.Remove the fascia.

Installation Procedure





Notice:Refer to Fastener Notice .

1.Install the fascia with the rear upper fascia screws.

TightenTighten the rear upper fascia screws to 1.5 N �m (13 lb in).

2.Install the rear inner upper fascia retainers.

3.Install the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement .





1.Install the bolts in the luggage compartment.

TightenTighten the luggage compartment fascia bolts to 4 N �m (35 lb in).

2.Install the nuts in the luggage compartment.

TightenTighten the luggage compartment fascia nuts to 4 N �m (35 lb in).





1.Install the splash shield screws.

TightenTighten the splash shield screws to 1.5 N �m (13 lb in).

2.Install the lower fascia screws.

TightenTighten the lower fascia screws to 1.5 N �m(13 lb in).

3.Install the mud guards with the screws.

TightenTighten the mud guard screws to 1.5 N �m (13 lb in).