For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement .
2. Remove the license plate.
3. Remove the license plate (arrows) lights.

• | Release the 2 brackets.

• | Disconnect the 2 wiring harness plugs.

4. Loosen the rear fascia.

• | Remove the 4 right (2) and left (1) screws.

• | Remove the 2 middle bolts (3).

Important: Removal of both license plate lights not required.

5. For vehicles equipped with park pilot, disconnect the wiring harness plug (1).

Important: Release the rear fascia carefully sideways from the supports. Pull the rear fascia, side, upwards and outwards in the direction of the arrow in the area of the supports.

6. With the aid of an assistant, detach the rear fascia (1).

• | Release the rear fascia from the right outer support (2).

• | Release the rear fascia from the rear center support (3).

• | Release the rear fascia from the left outer support (4).

7. Remove the rear fascia molding.

• | Remove the energy absorber (1).

• | Remove the 10 clips (2) and remove the molding.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear fascia molding.

Install the 10 molding clips.

2. With the aid of an assistant, install the rear fascia.

• | Position the license plate lights wiring harness.

• | Install the rear fascia into the left outer support.

• | Install the rear fascia into the rear center support.

• | Install the rear fascia into the right outer support.

3. Connect the wiring harness plug in vehicles equipped with park pilot.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the rear fascia 4 screws.

Tighten
Tighten the 4 screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

5. Install the rear fascia 2 middle bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the 2 middle bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

6. Install the left and right license plate lights.

• | Connect the 2 wiring harness plugs.

• | Install the 2 brackets.

7. Install the license plate.
8. Install the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement .