2.0L Removal And Installation: Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the left and right tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the left and right outer tail lamps. Refer to LAMP, TAIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Work on both sides of the vehicle.
- Remove the retaining screws (1a) securing the rear wheelhouse splash shield to the rear fascia(1b).
- Remove the retaining clips (2a).
- Position aside the edge (3a) of the rear wheelhouse splash shield and remove the side screw (3b) retaining the fascia (1b) to the body.
- Remove the retaining screws (1a) securing the rear fascia (1b).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Release the rear fascia (1a), release the side retainers (1b) and middle strip (1c).
- Release the retainers and disconnect the electrical connection (2a) of the rear fascia wiring.
- Remove the rear fascia.
INSTALLATION
- Connect the wiring connectors (1a) of the rear fascia wiring and secure the retainers.
- Position the rear fascia (2a) in place, secure the side retainers (2b) and the middle strip (2c).
- Install the lower retaining screws (1a) of the rear fascia (1b) and tighten securely.
- Install the retaining side screws (1a) securing the rear fascia (1b) to the body. Securely tighten the screws.
- Install the retaining clips (2a) of the splash shields.
- Install the retaining screws (3a) securing the wheelhouse splash shields to the rear fascia (1b). Securely tighten the screws.
- Install the left and right outer tail lamps. Refer to LAMP, TAIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the left and right tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable.





