Installation 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.

Important: Position the left side first, then the right side.

Position the impact bar to the body using the alignment pin for location.
Install the bolts to secure the impact bar to the front bumper.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Bolts To Secure Impact Bar To Front Bumper
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Through the access hole in the radiator support, install the bolt to secure the impact bar to the front bumper.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Impact Bar Bolt To Horn
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Install the horn to the impact bar.
Install the impact bar bolt to the horn.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Connect the electrical connector to the horn.
Install the energy absorber. Refer to ENERGY ABSORBER REPLACEMENT - FRONT (AZTEK) or ENERGY ABSORBER REPLACEMENT - FRONT (RENDEZVOUS) .
Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER - UPPER (AZTEK) or FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER - UPPER (RENDEZVOUS) .

Fig 3: Installing Push-In Retainers To Front Bumper Energy Absorber
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