Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (GMC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET) in Exterior Trim.
Remove the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
Remove the front wheel opening flare extension, if equipped. Refer to WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT -- FRONT (XTREME) or WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT -- FRONT (ALL EXCEPT XTREME AND ZR5) or WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT -- FRONT (ZR5) in Exterior Trim.
Remove the nut and the bolt that retain the brace to the bumper impact bar.

Fig 1: Removing Nut & Bolt Retaining Brace To Bumper Impact Bar
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the fog lamp connectors, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Lighting Systems:
- HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB AND/OR CORNERING, SIDEMARKER, PARK, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT
- FOG LAMP REPLACEMENT -- FRONT (XTREME)
Remove the nuts and the bolts that retain the bumper impact bar to the frame.
Remove the bumper impact bar from the vehicle.
If replacing the bumper impact bar, perform the following:
1. Remove the license plate bracket, if equipped. Refer to LICENSE BRACKET REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
2. Remove the air deflector from the bumper impact bar. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA (PICKUPS AND UTILITIES) or AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA (OPTIONAL) .