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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Seville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 105163 Size: SH
  3. Remove the fasteners (2) securing the front bumper impact bar (1) to the front bumper impact bar bracket.
  4. Remove the front bumper impact bar (1) from the vehicle.

    5. Object Number: 105164 Size: SH
  5. Remove the fastener (1) securing the rear of the front bumper impact bar bracket (3) to the vehicle.
  6. Remove the fastener (2) securing the front of the front bumper impact bar bracket (3) to the vehicle.
  7. Remove the front bumper impact bar bracket (3) from the vehicle.

    8. Object Number: 105168 Size: SH
  8. Remove the stud plate retainer (2) from the stud plate (1).
  9. Remove the stud plate (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 105168 Size: SH
  1. Install the stud plate (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the stud plate retainer (2) to the stud plate (1).

    3. Object Number: 105164 Size: SH
  3. Install the front bumper impact bar bracket (3) to the vehicle.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the fasteners (2) in order to secure the front of the front bumper impact bar bracket (3).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  5. Install the fasteners (1) in order to secure the rear of the front bumper impact bar bracket (3).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 105163 Size: SH
  6. Install the front bumper impact bar (1) to the front bumper impact bar bracket.
  7. Install the fasteners (2) in order to secure the front bumper impact bar (1) to the front bumper impact bar bracket.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  9. Close the hood.