Rear Splash Shield Removal/Installation: Notes

Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.

Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape To Rear Splash Shield
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Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Over Fender Fastener
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Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure and remove the rear over fender fastener. (Refer to REAR SPLASH SHIELD INSTALLATION NOTE .)
Remove the fastener.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Over Fender And Fastener
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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clips of the rear over fender from the rear bumper.

Fig 4: Detaching Rear Over Fender Clips From Rear Bumper
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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clip of the rear over fender from the rear fender panel.

Fig 5: Detaching Rear Over Fender Clip From Rear Fender Panel
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Remove the screws and fasteners.

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Splash Shield, Screws And Fasteners
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Remove the cap nut.
Pull the rear splash shield in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure and detach the rear splash shield tabs.

Fig 7: Pulling Rear Splash Shield
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Remove the rear splash shield.
Install in the reverse order of removal.