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Rear Energy Absorber Replacement for Chevrolet Cavalier 1998

Rear Energy Absorber Replacement Z24 and Pontiac Sedan

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 284871  Size: MH
  3. Remove the push in retainers (3).
  4. Remove the energy absorber (2) from the impact bar (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 284871  Size: MH
  1. Position the energy absorber (2) to the impact bar (1).
  2. Install the push in retainers (3).
  3. Install the fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

Rear Energy Absorber Replacement Chevrolet and Pontiac Coupe

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 284870  Size: MH
  3. Remove the rivets (3).
  4. Remove the energy absorber (2) from the impact bar (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 284870  Size: MH
  1. Position the energy absorber (2) to the impact bar (1).
  2. Install the rivets (3).
  3. Install the fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .