Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

Apply tape to the corners of the hood and the adjacent surfaces.
Remove the headlight assemblies. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB AND/OR CORNERING, SIDEMARKER, PARK, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT .
Raise and support the front of the vehicle.
Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Fig 1: Front Bumper Fascia To Front Fender Bolts
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Remove the screws which secure the front fender liner to the front bumper fascia.
Remove the bolts which secure the front bumper fascia to the front fender.
Remove the bolts which secure the front bumper fascia to the radiator air baffle.

Fig 2: Front Bumper Fascia To Radiator Air Baffle Bolts
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Remove the front bumper fascia screws from the lower support of the front bumper fascia.

Fig 3: Removing Front Bumper Fascia Screws From Lower Support
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Remove the bolt from the upper support of the front bumper fascia.

Fig 4: Removing Bolt From Upper Support
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Use J 38778 in order to remove the push-in retainers which secure the front bumper fascia to the upper support.

Fig 5: Removing Push -In -Retainers Using J 38778
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Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.

Fig 6: Removing Front Bumper Fascia From Vehicle
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