NUMBER:
GROUP:
DATE:

23-033-12
Body
October 23, 2012

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SUBJECT:
Rear Fascia Underflush At Quarter
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the two plastic outer push clip fascia retainers in the lift
gate area with a rivet nut and threaded fastener.
MODELS:

2011 - 2012

Jeep Compass

(MK)

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may notice the rear fascia becomes underflush to the rear quarter (Fig . 1).

Fig. 1 Rear Fascia Underflush At Quarter
1 - Rear Fascia (Passenger Side Shown)
2 - Rear Quarter (Passenger Side Shown)
3 - Rear Tail Lamp Assembly (Passenger Side Shown )
4 - Passenger Rear Wheelhouse

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DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the symptom/condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty.

Part No.

Description

2

06504710

Rivet, Nut

2

06508183AA

Bolt, Rear Fascia

NOTE: Rivet nuts can be installed properly using readily available shop supplies.
Any M6(6mm) x (1 "/25mm) length bolt and a (3/32"/2mm thick) piece of flat
stock or sheet metal with a (6mm) hole drilled into it (Fig. 4) can be used to
install the above rivet nuts. The flat stock or sheet metal used must be a long
enough section to hold and prevent rotation or possible personal injury
and/or paint damage may result. If these supplies are not available, refer to
the hardware listed in Special Tools/Equipment to create a rivnut installation
tool (Fig. 2).
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
NPN

Bolt, M6(6mm) x (25-30mm Long)

NPN

Flat Washers, M6(6mm) or 1/4" (Qty 2) NOTE: Must be
hardened to prevent deforming

NPN

Hex Nut, 1/4", M7(7mm) or M8(8mm)

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Fig. 2 Rivnut Tool
1 - Bolt, M6-(6mm x 30mm)
2 - Rivet Nut (PN 06504710)
3 - Hex Nut (1/4", M7(7mm) or MB(Bmm)
4 - Hardened Flat Washers (M6(6mm) or 1/4")

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the rear fascia . Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerConnect
>TechCONNECT >under: Service Info> 13 - Frame and Bumpers> Bumpers>
FASCIA, Rear> Removal.
2. Remove the push clip grommets from the body in each corner of the lift gate area (1)
as shown in (Fig. 3).

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Fig. 3 Push Clip Grommet Removal
1 - Push Clip Grommet Removed
2 - Rear Tail Light

3.

Install a rivet nut (1) into each of the existing push clip grommet holes as shown in
(Fig. 4) and compress them to 10 fUlb.(120in/lb./13.5nm).

NOTE: If a piece of flat stock or sheet metal and a 6mm bolt (2) (Fig. 4) are not
available, use the specified rivnut installation tool listed in Special
Tools/Equipment to install the rivet nut. While holding the oversized hex nut
(3) (Fig. 2), tighten the M6 bolt (1) (Fig. 2) and compress it into the body.

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Fig. 4 Rivet Nut Installation
1 -Rivet Nut
2 - Rivet Nut Installation Tool
3 - Rear Tail Light

4.
5.

Loosely install the rear fascia onto the vehicle and finger tighten the rear fascia bolts
(2) (Fig. 5).
While pulling the fascia outward (1) to bring it flush with the quarter panel, hand tighten
the rear fascia bolt (2) on each side of the vehicle (Fig. 5).

NOTE: If either side of the fascia is slightly under or over flush to the quarter panel
once the rear fascia bolts are hand tightened it may be necessary to remove
the fascia from that side in order to finesse (lightly tap) the bolt in the desired
direction (3) to bring the fascia flush to the quarter panel once the bolts are
tightened (Fig. 5).

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Fig. 5 Rear Fascia Installation And Adjustment
1 - Rear Fascia (Pull Flush to Quarter Panel)
2 - Rear Fascia Bolt
3 - Rear Fascia Bolt Adjustment

6.

Finish installing the rear fascia onto the vehicle. Refer to the detailed procedures
available in DealerConnect >TechCONNECT >under: Service Info> 13 - Frame and
Bumpers> Bumpers> FASCIA, Rear> Installation.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:

13-20-05-97

Description

Remove Rear Fascia I Install Rivet Nut and
Fastener - Left and Right Side
(Skill Level= B, Training Level= 3)

FAILURE CODE:

lzz

IService Action

Amount

0.5 Hrs.