Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the front bumper fascia on the vehicle.

Fig 1: Installing Front Bumper Fascia (Pontiac)

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 2: Installing Fascia To Fender Fasteners (Pontiac)

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Accessing through the headlamp opening, install the bolts that attach the fascia to the fender.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Connect the fog lamp electrical connectors, if equipped.

Fig 3: Connecting Fog Lamp Electrical Connectors (Pontiac)
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Install the fasteners that attach the fascia brackets to the bumper beam.

Fig 4: Installing Front Fascia Bracket Fasteners (Pontiac)
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Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement (Chevrolet) in Lighting Systems.
Install the grille and the park/turn signal turn lamp assembly. Refer to Grille Replacement (Pontiac) in Exterior Trim and to Park/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Pontiac) in Lighting Systems.

Fig 5: Installing Grille Mounting Bolts (Pontiac)
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Install the hood latch close out panel. Refer to Hood Close Out Filler Replacement in Body Front End.
Install the front fender liner to the front fascia.

Fig 6: Installing Front Fender Liner Retainer (Pontiac)
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