How to Remove and Replace a Standard GM Rear Fascia

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Locate and remove the screws from the rear wheel well.

   On this vehicle the screws were Torx 15s, but they may also be Phillips and 7mm Sometimes auto manufactures try to hide screws under the lining of the wheel well at the top; make sure to check after removing the other screws
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   Step 2: Remove the clips (or screws) from the bottom of the fascia.

   Under the fascia there is typically four to eight screws or clips holding this part down On higher end vehicles there can be closer to 20 screws This car only has 4 standard clips , Most fascias have a lip that folds under the trunk to prevent it from being stolen; regardless, it will make life easier to open it. ,, If it is giving too much trouble, try rotating the bottom part out a bit If it is still giving out issues, make sure all of the screws have been removed ,, Make sure the fascia is centered and press from the middle If it is not centered, it will not go back on! ,, There is no order needed to be followed, just do not miss any If you are having issues lining up the holes in the wheel well, try putting the screws in from the top down
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   Step 3: Open the trunk.

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   Step 4: Pull back the "wings" of the fascia The sides of the fascia

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   Step 5: or the "wings" should pop out with relative ease If it seems stuck then a screw has probably been left in There will be popping noises; this is normal

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   Step 6: it is just the tabs being pulled out from the slots Do not torque on the side trying to remove the whole fascia

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   Step 7: it will probably wreck the fascia

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   Step 8: Pull the Fascia Off This is typically easiest to do from by one of the tail lights Again

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   Step 9: there will be popping

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    Step 10: this is fine.

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    Step 11: Set the fascia aside on a soft surface so as to not scratch it

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    Step 12: Press the fascia back onto the vehicle.

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    Step 13: Press the "wings" back into place It helps if you sort of pull from the back to the one side Make sure the slots are all the way back in

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    Step 14: Reinsert the screws and clips that were removed in this process.

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