Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Hatchback)




Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Hatchback)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the screws and the mud guards.
2. Remove the screws and the splash shields.
3. Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement (Hatchback) (Tail Lamp Replacement (Hatchback))Tail Lamp Replacement (Notchback) (Tail Lamp Replacement (Notchback)).




4. Remove the rear bumper fascia nuts (1).
5. Remove the rear bumper fascia bolt (3).
6. Remove the rear bumper fascia clip (2).




7. Remove the clips (1) from the rear sill trim (2).
8. Remove the rear sill trim panel (2).




9. Remove the rear side panel trim clips (1) and screw.




10. Remove the rear bumper fascia-to-lower back panel nut through the gap between the rear side panel trim and the lower back panel.




11. Remove the rear upper fascia screws (1).
12. Remove the fascia (2).

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the fascia (1) with the rear upper fascia screws (2).

Tighten the rear upper fascia screws to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).




2. Install the rear bumper fascia-to-lower back panel nut (1) through the gap between the rear side panel trim and the lower back panel.

Tighten the rear fascia nut to 4 Nm (35 lb in).




3. Install the rear side panel trim clips (1) and screw.

Tighten the rear side panel trim screw to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).




4. Install the rear sill trim panel (2).
5. Install the clips (1) to the rear sill trim (2).




6. Install the rear bumper fascia clip (2).
7. Install the rear bumper fascia bolt (3).

Tighten the rear bumper fascia bolt (3) to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).

8. Install the rear bumper fascia nuts (1).

Tighten the rear bumper fascia nut (1) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

9. Install the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement (Hatchback) (Tail Lamp Replacement (Hatchback))Tail Lamp Replacement (Notchback) (Tail Lamp Replacement (Notchback)).
10. Install the screws and the splash shields.
11. Install the screws and the mud guards.