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Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

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Fig 1: Front Bumper Fascia & Mounting Components
GM2555938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement (Left Side) and Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement (Right Side) .
1 Front Bumper Fascia Bolt (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten 
2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
2 Front Bumper Fascia Top Screw (Qty: 8)
Tighten 
2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
3 Front Bumper Fascia Lower Impact Bar Rear Bolt (Qty: 2)
Procedure 
Loosen the lower front fascia impact bar rear bolts. Do not remove.
Tighten 
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
4 Front Bumper Fascia Push-In Retainer (Qty: 4)
5 Front Bumper Fascia

Procedure

  1. If equipped, remove the 2 bolts that are part of the shutter. These bolts support the shutter and attach to the frame.
  2. Carefully push a small nylon wedge between the fascia and the front fascia guide. Insert a small flat-bladed tool into the fascia slot and depress the snaps one at a time and pull on the fascia at the same time to gradually remove the fascia from the front fascia guide.
  3. Disconnect any electrical connectors.
  4. Disconnect any hoses.
  5. Transfer components as necessary.