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

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the grille. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement .
  2. Remove the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Remove the air deflectors from the front bumper fascia. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.

    4. Object Number: 325286 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts from the fascia at the fender.
  5. Remove the bolts from the upper fascia support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement .
  6. Use J 38778 in order to remove the push-in retainers from the following components:
    7. • The upper fascia support
    • The lower fascia
    • The lower bumper impact bar
  7. Remove the front bumper fascia.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 325286 Size: SH
  1. Install 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 fascia at the fender.

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

  3. Install the push-in retainers to the upper fascia support.
  4. Install the bolts to the upper fascia support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement .

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

  5. Install the fascia air deflectors. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  6. Install the push-in retainers to the lower bumper impact bar.
  7. Install the push-in retainers to the lower fascia support at the front bumper fascia.
  8. Install the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  9. Install the grille. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement .