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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Century 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    3. Object Number: 428416 Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts from the center support bracket.
  4. Remove the bolts from the front upper bumper fascia support at the radiator support.
  5. Remove the front bumper fascia upper support from the front bumper fascia.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 428416 Size: SH
  1. Install the front bumper fascia upper support to the front bumper fascia.

    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 to the front bumper fascia upper support at the radiator support.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  3. Install the front bumper fascia upper support bolts to the center support bracket.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  4. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  5. Aim the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Aiming in Lighting Systems.
  6. Close the hood.