Dodge Repair: 2006 dodge grand caravan rear bumper, dodge grand caravan, fascia brackets

Question
What should I pay to replace a rear bumber to a 2006 dodge grand caravan.  It doesn't need to be painted and I bought the part at a salvage yard for $300. Could I replace it myself.  How do you replace a rear bumper?

Answer
REMOVAL
1. Open liftgate.
2. Remove attaching screw from upper fascia to the liftgate tower, right side and left side.
3. Hoist and support vehicle with safety stands.

4. Disconnect rear park assist wire connector Fig. 1 , if equipped.


Fig. 1 - PARK ASSIST WIRE CONNECTOR  


5. Remove the three screws attaching rear fascia to rear fascia brackets on right side and left side Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 .
6. Remove the four plastic push pin attaching bottom of rear fascia to fascia support.
7. Remove rear fascia from vehicle by lifting sides of fascia up and outboard to release from rear fascia brackets.