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.

Install the upper fascia to the lower fascia.

Fig 1: Installing Push-In Retainers To Front Upper Bumper Fascia Support
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Install the fascia outer support to the fascia.
Install the grilles. Refer to FASCIA GRILLE REPLACEMENT (AZTEK) or FASCIA GRILLE REPLACEMENT (RENDEZVOUS) .
Position the fascia to the vehicle.
Align the alignment pins of the fascia to the front fenders and moldings.
Install the push-in the retainers starting at the center, to the front upper bumper fascia support.

Fig 2: Installing Bolts To Front Fascia At Front Fenders
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Install the bolts to the front fascia at the front fenders.
Tighten

Tighten the front fascia bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Push-In Retainers To Fascia At Energy Absorber
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Important: Push the retainer tabs up and against the front bumper energy absorber.
Install the push-in retainers to the fascia at the energy absorber.
Install the fog lamps. Refer to FOG LAMP REPLACEMENT -- FRONT (AZTEK) or FOG LAMP REPLACEMENT -- FRONT (RENDEZVOUS) .
Install the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT (AZTEK) or HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT (RENDEZVOUS) .
Install the front fender liners. Refer to FRONT FENDER LINER REPLACEMENT .

Fig 4: Installing Push-In Retainers
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.