Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in CAUTIONS & NOTICES article.

Install the rear bumper impact bar to the vehicle as follows:
1. 1.1
  
  Position the bumper impact bar on the bumper brackets so that the holes in the impact bar are aligned with the bracket holes.
2. 1.2
  
  Install 2 bolt plates and 4 nuts on top of the impact bar.
3. 1.3
  
  Install 2 bolt and nuts through the bottom of the impact bar.
  Tighten
  
  Tighten the rear bumper impact bar nuts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
Fig 1: Locating Rear Bumper Impact Bar Components (Utility)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the license plate lamps. Refer to LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT (W/ STEP BUMPER) , LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT (W/O STEP BUMPER) or LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT (FILLER PANEL) in EXTERIOR LIGHTS article.
Install the rear bumper step pads. Refer to STEP PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (PICKUP) or STEP PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (UTILITY) .