Removal Procedure

Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (GMC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET) in EXTERIOR TRIM article.
Remove the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in BODY FRONT END article.
Remove the front wheel opening flare extension, if equipped. Refer to WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT - FRONT (XTREME) or WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT - FRONT (ALL EXCEPT XTREME) in EXTERIOR TRIM article.
Remove the nut and the bolt that retain the brace to the bumper impact bar.
Disconnect the fog lamp connectors, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Lighting Systems:
- HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT in EXTERIOR LIGHTS article.
- FOG LAMP REPLACEMENT - FRONT (XTREME) in EXTERIOR LIGHTS article.
Remove the nuts and the bolts that retain the bumper impact bar to the frame.

Fig 1: Locating Front Bumper Impact Bar
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bumper impact bar from the vehicle.
If replacing the bumper impact bar, perform the following:
1. 8.1
  
  Remove the license plate bracket, if equipped. Refer to LICENSE BRACKET REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
2. 8.2
  
  Remove the air deflector from the bumper impact bar. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA (PICKUPS & UTILITIES) or AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA (OPTIONAL) .