Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement

Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the grille.
2. Remove the radiator air intake baffle.
3. Remove the front wheel opening flare extension, if equipped.
4. Remove the nut and the bolt that retain the brace to the bumper impact bar.
5. Disconnect the fog lamp connectors, if equipped.:
* Headlamp Replacement
* Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Bravada) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Envoy) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Xtreme) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Diamond Edition)

6. Remove the nuts and the bolts that retain the bumper impact bar to the frame.
7. Remove the bumper impact bar from the vehicle.
8. If replacing the bumper impact bar, perform the following:
1. Remove the license plate bracket, if equipped.
2. Remove the air deflector from the bumper impact bar.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the following components if removed:

1. Install the air deflector to the bumper impact bar.
2. Install the license plate bracket.

2. Install the bumper impact bar to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the bolts and the nuts that retain the bumper impact bar to the frame.

Tighten the bumper impact bar to the frame bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

4. Install the fog lamp connectors, if equipped.
* Headlamp Replacement
* Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Bravada) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Envoy) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Xtreme) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Diamond Edition)

5. Install the nuts and the bolts that retain the bumper impact bars to the brace.

Tighten the bumper impact bar to the brace bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

6. Install the front wheel opening flare extension, if equipped.
7. Install the radiator air intake baffle.
8. Install the grille.