Removal 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.

Remove the front fender liner from the fascia.

Fig 1: Removing Front Fender Liner Retainers (Pontiac)
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Remove the hood latch close out panel. Refer to Hood Close Out Filler Replacement in Body Front End.
Remove 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.
Remove the headlamp assemblies. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement (Chevrolet) in Lighting Systems.

Fig 2: Removing Grille Mounting Bolts (Pontiac)

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Remove the fasteners that attach the front fascia bracket to the front impact beam.

Fig 3: Removing Front Fascia Bracket Fasteners (Pontiac)
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Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors, if equipped.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Fog Lamp Electrical Connectors (Pontiac)
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Disconnect the front side marker lamp sockets.
Remove the fasteners that attach the fascia to the fender. Access the fasteners from the top, through the headlamp openings.

Fig 5: Removing Fascia To Fender Fasteners (Pontiac)
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Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.

Fig 6: Removing Front Bumper Fascia (Pontiac)
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