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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.6L 🢒 Front Bumper Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 655710 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front fascia extensions. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement in Body Front End.
  2. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Disconnect the left and the right side marker lamp sockets.
  4. Remove the fog lamps from the brackets, if equipped.
  5. Disconnect the electrical harness for the horn.
  6. Remove the bolts (3) that secure the bumper to the energy absorbers.
  7. Disengage the fascia guides (1).
  8. With the aid from an assistant, remove the front bumper by pulling the bumper straight from the vehicle.

    9. Object Number: 372827 Size: SH
  9. Remove the plastic retainers (3) that secure the impact bar (1) to the fascia (2)
  10. Gently pry the impact bar upper snap tabs from the front bumper fascia (2)
  11. Remove the impact bar (1).
  12. Release the snap tabs and remove the moldings.
  13. Remove the clips that retain the side marker lamps to the fascia.
  14. Remove the side marker lamps from the fascia.
  15. Remove both front fascia support brackets.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 372827 Size: SH
  1. Install the side marker lamps to the fascia.
  2. Install the clips that secure the lamps to the fascia.
  3. Position the upper side moldings to the fascia.

    4. Press inward the moldings in order to engage the snap tabs.

  4. Install the impact bar (1) to the fascia (2).
  5. Install new plastic retainers in order to secure the top of the fascia (2) to the impact bar (1).
  6. Install the support brackets to the front fascia.
  7. Install new plastic retainers in order to secure the support brackets to the fascia.

    8. Object Number: 655710 Size: SH
  8. With the aid of an assistant, position the front bumper to the vehicle.

    9. Ensure that both of the fascia guides (1) are engaged to the front fascia brackets.

    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.

  9. Install the bolts (3) in order to secure the impact bar to the energy absorbers.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  10. Connect the electrical harness for the horn.
  11. Install the fog lamps to the mounting brackets, if equipped.
  12. Connect the left and the right side marker lamp sockets, rotate the sockets 45 degrees in order to secure.
  13. Install the lower air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
  14. Install the front fascia extensions. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement in Body Front End.