Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Aztek) or Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous) .
Use J 38778 to remove the push-in retainers from the front bumper energy absorber.

Fig 1: View Of Front Bumper Energy Absorber Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the energy absorber from the front bumper impact bar.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Bumper Energy Absorber (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.