Rear Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (Impala)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Impala) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear bumper energy absorber. Refer to Rear Energy Absorber Replacement (Impala) (Service and Repair.




3. Remove the rear bumper impact bar bolts.




4. Remove the rear bumper impact bar.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the rear bumper impact bar to the body.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Important: The lower outboard location is a 4-way net hole locator and must be installed first.


2. Install the rear bumper impact bar bolts.

Tighten the rear bumper impact bar bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

3. Install the rear bumper energy absorber. Refer to Rear Energy Absorber Replacement (Impala) (Service and Repair.
4. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Impala) (Service and Repair).