How-To: Remove/Replace Lower Rear Bumper Fascia
02-21-2017, 10:57 AM
#21
Le Mans Master
it can be removed easily with out removing the clip.
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lotti (10-30-2017)
06-04-2017, 05:14 PM
#22
Racer
In Post #4, after removing the rear bumper fascia grills, the tabs must be released. The instructions call for the use of a flat bladed screwdriver. Can anyone provide some detail on this, which way is pressure applied to release the tabs?
06-28-2017, 08:24 AM
#23
Instructor
I was able to work it off by going back and forth after getting the first outboard one released with plastic pry tool.
06-28-2017, 08:28 AM
#24
Instructor
another thing the reflectors are marked Right Hand / Left Hand if you forget witch is witch the rear grills are marked the same and they only go in one way because of shape use them as a guide to RH and LH
09-24-2017, 02:42 PM
#25
I searched everywhere for information on if the entire bumper has to be removed on the 2014-2016 rear end to repaint the bottom half. Well good news you don't have to do very much to get it off.
1. Remove the ten 7mm bolt on bottom.
3. Remove the two 10 mm bolts above the exhaust.
4. Pop off the mud flaps and remove the two 15 torx screws on each side.
5.On the bottom edge of bumper by the wheel pop the bumper loose from the upper part of the facia separating the two colored sections.
6. Now you can put your hand under the bumper and pop the red reflectors off the back.
7. Lastly remove the two 10 mm bolts on each side where the reflectors were and you are done. The bumper bottom will fall off in your hands.
Total time is less than 30 min and you can do by yourself. Then you can get the bottom painted. Installation is easier wish I had video taped it but you won't need that anyway. Good luck. Now mine is color coded to rest of car
1. Remove the ten 7mm bolt on bottom.
3. Remove the two 10 mm bolts above the exhaust.
4. Pop off the mud flaps and remove the two 15 torx screws on each side.
5.On the bottom edge of bumper by the wheel pop the bumper loose from the upper part of the facia separating the two colored sections.
6. Now you can put your hand under the bumper and pop the red reflectors off the back.
7. Lastly remove the two 10 mm bolts on each side where the reflectors were and you are done. The bumper bottom will fall off in your hands.
Total time is less than 30 min and you can do by yourself. Then you can get the bottom painted. Installation is easier wish I had video taped it but you won't need that anyway. Good luck. Now mine is color coded to rest of car
Thank you for your information! I had some damage from a rear-end encounter and was just ready to take it in for replacement next week. I decided to check GM prices and decided to replace it myself. Well, the removal was ALMOST a piece of cake! I followed your instructions exactly, but something was still holding it. I found that there are two additional 10 mm bolts behind the license plate! They are deep set just outside where the license plate attaches. Once, I removed them it did, indeed, drop right off!
This saved me almost $500.00! This forum is a great asset as I already installed my MGW shifter based on console removal information I discovered from the forum. That saved me over $300 quoted by my dealer! BTW, I,M 80 years old and still wenchin'!
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pkincy (09-24-2017)
12-09-2017, 06:56 PM
#26
Ok... so can the lower half be removed separately? Theta's pictures seem to indicate GM wants you to remove the entire fascia first?
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Hawkerpilot62 (08-24-2020)
12-27-2017, 06:24 PM
#27
Instructor
Yep, the bottom fascia can be removed by itself. However, on my '17, it didn't exactly "fall off in my hands", as it did for 2016 vette in post #14. After following all of the steps he mentioned, I had 2 clips on the top corners of the bottom fascia that I had to release. Pull straight back, firmly, and the panel will pop off.
Last edited by rv3flyr; 12-27-2017 at 06:38 PM. Reason: more info.
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Warpcorps (03-18-2021)
08-03-2018, 10:07 AM
#28
Instructor
I just removed and re installed the diffuser, for some apparent reason I have two 10mm bolts left over??? All six and installed In going to book myself into the doctor for a checkup because I clearly have a mental issue. Lol
08-03-2018, 12:32 PM
#29
Instructor
08-24-2020, 02:04 PM
#31
Painting Rear Lower Fascia...
What a great idea! Thanks for the idea AND the spec sheet on removal. Five years old but still relevant today. Thanks gentlemen...
Ron
Ron
