Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement.

Rear Bumper Fascia Retainer (Qty: 2)
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (Qty: 6) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 2.5 N·m (23 lb in)

Rear Bumper Fascia

Procedure

Pull the rear bumper fascia rearwards at the front edge to load the three clips on the inboard fascia guides (under the tail lamp position)
Release the clips with an suitable tool
Continue to pull the rear bumper fascia rearwards until the outer edges pop outboard.
Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed
Remove the rear bumper fascia.
Transfer parts as needed.

Front Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement

Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. Front Bumper Fascia Guide Rivet (Qty: 2) Headlamp Bolt Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution ...

Rear Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement

Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement. Rear Bumper Fascia Guide Rivet (Qty: 4) Special Tools BO-594-A Hand Rivet Tongs For equivale ...

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