GM 12335527
Bumper Cover, Rear

A Chevrolet owner must raise and support their vehicle before they begin replacement of the rear bumper fascia. The first step is to remove fasteners and push-in retainers found beneath the fascia before removing the bumper fascia nuts and bolts. Start by lowering the vehicle and then proceed to detached the rear end finish panel along with the spare tire and jack. The first step is to remove the upper push-in retainers situated at the fascia top and detach the harness connector rosebud clip followed by disconnecting the rear body wiring harness connector from the fascia wiring harness connector. Next move on to remove the rear bumper fascia that sits on the vehicle. Start installation by mounting the rear bumper fascia on the vehicle while also joining the rear body wiring harness connector with the fascia wiring harness connector and then add the harness connector rosebud clip and put in the upper push-in retainers. Secure the spare tire first before installing the rear end finish panel together with the jack. Securely reposition the automobile after elevation then fasten the bumper fascia bolts with torque at 2 N.m (18 lb in). You should start by tightening the bumper fascia nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in) and proceed to install the push-in retainers located underneath the fascia before lowering the vehicle.

Changing the rear bumper fascia on a Chevrolet begins with vehicle elevation while providing adequate support. Begin the process by removing push-in retainers that are underneath the fascia, then proceed with unfastening the bumper fascia nuts and bolts. Start by decreasing the vehicle height and afterward eliminate the components including rear end finish panel and spare tire and jack. Begin by removing the upper push-in retainers on the fascia top then unfastening the harness connector rosebud clip and disconnecting the rear body wiring harness connector from the fascia wiring harness connector. The technician must now detach the rear bumper fascia from the actual vehicle. You should begin the installation process by applying the rear bumper fascia and connecting the rear body wiring harness connector to the rear fascia wiring harness connector followed by harness connector rosebud clip attachment to the fascia. After installing the upper push-in retainers, spare tire and jack, replace the rear end finish panel. After raising the vehicle for the second time install the bumper fascia bolts while tightening them to 2 N.m (18 lb in). First tighten all bumper fascia nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in) while removing these nuts after installing push-in retainers that sit underneath the fascia.