1. Remove tail lights:
Open tailgate and remove panels (each side) to gain
access to tail light wiring. Disconnect wiring to tail lights (push red connector
to disconnect). Remove plastic retaining screw (use pliers if needed) (1) each
side. Stand to side holding on to tail light push rearward to remove. Both
sides. Secure in safe location.
2. Remove appearance panel:
Loosen (2) plastic bolts (M10 socket) attached to
spare tire well. Remove (4) screws (T20) holding appearance panel in place.
Remove and save for reinstallation.
3. Remove bolts from wheel well and fascia:
Remove (4) plastic screws (T15)
from rear under side of fascia and plastic retaining blocks (pop out with flat
screw driver). Remove (4) screws (T20) (each side) wheel well, (3) facing the
rear and (1) located at top between rear and side panels. See figure 2.
4a. Remove rear fascia:
Gently pull up from the rear wheel well panel each side,
unclipping the tabs inside. Work up to taillights and continue to gently remove
along plastic tail light support. Using a small screwdriver or trim tool push down on
cleats between the fascia and tail lights as needed. Continue to remove along inside
bottom to the trunk, lifting fascia up from bottom as needed.
Figure 2
