Measuring the Bumper Heights
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
All dimensions are measured vertical to the ground. Trim height should be within +/-22.0 mm (+/-0.87 in) to be considered correct.
Use the following procedure to check the front bumper height:
- Jounce the front and rear of the vehicle a few times and allow the suspension to settle.
- The front bumper height measurement is taken outward 390 mm (15.35 in) from the center of the fascia to ground level. Measurements are made from the inner bumper core to ground level. Measure both sides and average the measurements.
- Compare the measurement to the front bumper curb height specification. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS .
- If the measurement is outside of the specified range, replace the front springs. Refer to STRUT, STRUT COMPONENT AND/OR SPRING REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Using your hands, lift the rear bumper approximately 38 mm (1.59 in).
- Gently remove your hands and allow the vehicle to lower.
- Using your hands, jounce the rear of the vehicle downward approximately 38 mm (1.59 in).
- Gently remove your hands and allow the vehicle to rise.
- The rear bumper height measurement is taken outward 530 mm (20.86 in) from the center of the fascia to ground level. Measurements are made from the inner bumper core to ground level. Measure both sides and average the measurements.
- Compare the measurement to the rear bumper curb height specification. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS .
- If the measurement is outside of the specified range, replace the rear springs. Refer to COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT in REAR SUSPENSION.