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Diffuser - Rear Fascia - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 POST LIFT .
  2. Remove the clips that attach the rear portion of the LH and RH rear wheel liners to the body.
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  3. Remove the mid aero shield panel. See PANEL - AERO SHIELD - MID (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the fastener covers, and then remove the bolts that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the vehicle.

    4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Newer vehicles are not equipped with the front, middle bolt.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
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  5. Remove the bolts that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the outer edge of the rear fascia.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  6. Remove the bolts that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the inside of the rear fascia.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Reach into the loosened rear fascia diffuser to access these bolts.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  7. Release the tabs that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the rear fascia, and then remove the diffuser.
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