Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove the rear bumper step pad from the bumper. Refer to Step Pad Replacement - Rear Bumper .
- Remove the rear bumper impact bar from the vehicle. Refer to Impact Bar Replacement - Rear Bumper .
- Mark the location of the inner bumper brace to the bumper.
- Remove the nuts (8) that retain the outer bumper brace (1) to the frame.
- Remove the nuts and the bolts (6) that retain the outer bumper brace to the bumper.
- Remove the bolts (10) that retain the inner bumper brace (2) to the bumper.
- Remove the outer (1) then the inner (2) bumper brace from the frame and the bumper.