Pete - I've read quite a ways and it seems like the question is how you are supposed to fasten that filler panel on. If I've misunderstood please ask the question again.
Anyway, the illustration is here: Exterior/
Bumpers and on the Rear Bumper tab. But, that's not really clear, so I've blown it up, below.
Does that help? Did I misunderstand?
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow":
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