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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER - UPPER (AZTEK)  or FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER - UPPER (RENDEZVOUS)  .
  2. Remove the energy absorber. Refer to ENERGY ABSORBER REPLACEMENT - FRONT (AZTEK)  or ENERGY ABSORBER REPLACEMENT - FRONT (RENDEZVOUS)  .
  3. Remove the bolt from the upper inboard impact bar through the access hole in the radiator support.
    Fig 1: Removing Horns From Impact Bar
    G01515800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the horn.
  5. Remove the horns from the impact bar.
    Fig 2: Removing Remainder Of Impact Bar Bolts
    G01515801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the remainder of the impact bar bolts.
  7. Remove the impact bar.
    Fig 3: Removing Impact Bar-To-Front Bumper Bolts
    G01515802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.