Rear Energy Absorber Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Rear Energy Absorber

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Sedan) or Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Coupe) .
1	Rear Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Tip: Release the absorber tabs to remove the energy absorber from the fascia. Remove the license plate connector retainers from the energy absorber.