Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 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: Removing Energy Absorber From Front Bumper Impact Bar
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Remove the energy absorber from the front bumper impact bar.

Fig 2: Removing Energy Absorber From Front Bumper Impact Bar
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