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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper .
  2. Remove the rear bumper energy absorber. Refer to Energy Absorber Replacement - Rear .
  3. Support the exhaust system.
  4. Remove the tailpipe to rear bumper impact bar insulators.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Bumper Impact Bar To Tailpipe Insulators
    G01831711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rear bumper impact bar to the body bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Bumper Impact Bar & Bolts
    G01831712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the rear bumper impact bar from the body.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Bumper Impact Bar From Body
    G01831713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.