Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement 1500

1. Remove all related panels and components.
2. Remove damaged bumper bracket.

Important: Do not remove any material from end of frame rail.

3. Position the service template on the end of the frame rail. Use 3M's Repositionable Adhesive or equivalent.
4. Drill three 13 mm (1/2 in) holes at locations indicated on template.

Important: Prior to refinishing, refer to the Publication GM 4901M-D-2000 "GM Approved Refinish Materials" for recommended products. Do not combine paint systems. Refer to paint manufacturer's recommendations.

5. Apply approved anti-corrosion primer to bare metal surfaces.
6. Position replacement bumper bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

7. Install the bolts.

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

Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement 2500

1. Remove all related panels and components.
2. Remove the damaged bumper bracket.
3. Visually inspect the frame and restore all damage to factory specifications using 3-dimensional measuring.

Important: If the vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, discard original fasteners.

4. Align the replacement bracket lower bolt holes with tow hook mounting locations and install the bolts (1) supplied.



5. Align the front edge of bracket with front edge of frame and mark upper bolt locations (1) on frame.



6. Rotate the bracket forward and drill 13 mm (1/2 in) holes in frame at upper bolt locations.
7. Rotate the bracket back into position.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




8. Install the fasteners supplied.

Tighten
Tighten the torque bracket fasteners to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

1. Remove the center brush guard (2). Refer to Center Radiator Grille Brush Guard Replacement .
2. Remove the end brush guard (1). Refer to Outer Radiator Grille Brush Guard Replacement .
3. Remove the center bumper (4). Refer to Center Front Bumper Replacement .
4. Remove the bumper end cap (3). Refer to Front Bumper End Cap Replacement .



5. Remove the front winch mount. Refer to Front Winch Harness and Connector Replacement in Engine Electrical.
6. Remove the side bolts (1) from the inside and outside frame.
7. Remove the lower washered bracket bolt (2) from the frame.
8. Remove the bracket from the vehicle frame.

1. Install the front bumper bracket onto the frame.
2. Install the side and lower bolts, do not tighten at this time.
3. Install the center bumper (4). Refer to Center Front Bumper Replacement .
4. Install the bumper end cap (3). Refer to Front Bumper End Cap Replacement .
5. Install the end brush guard (1). Refer to Outer Radiator Grille Brush Guard Replacement .
6. Install the center brush guard (2). Refer to Center Radiator Grille Brush Guard Replacement .



7. Install the front winch mount. Refer to Front Winch Harness and Connector Replacement in Engine Electrical.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

8. Align the front bumper and tighten the side frame bolts (1) and lower frame washered bracket bolt (2).

Tighten

•	Tighten side bolts to 128-148 N·m (94-109 lb ft).

•	Tighten lower bolt to 68-92 N·m (50-68 lb ft).