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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Rear Energy Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 63722 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 63723 Size: SH
  2. Remove the bolts attaching the absorber to the impact bar.
  3. Remove the absorber and the spacers.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 63723 Size: SH
  1. Install the spacers to the absorber.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the bolts through the spacers attaching the absorber to the impact bar.

    3. Tighten
    Rear energy absorber attaching bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 63722 Size: SH
  3. Install the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .