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.
Important: Do not remove both liftgate side bumper bolts at the same time. This will cause the backing plate to fall into the body, resulting in additional time to perform the repair.
- Remove the lower side bumper bolt.
- Loosen the upper side bumper bolt in order to rotate the side bumper and spacer (if equipped) away from the lower side bumper bolt hole.
- Install the lower side bumper bolt.
- Tighten the bolt in order to hold the backing place in place.
- Remove the upper side bumper bolt.
- Remove the spacer (if equipped).
- Remove the side bumper.