GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Express - AWD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bumpers and Fascias 🢒 Rear Bumper Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Mark the location of the braces and the fasteners.

    2. Object Number: 776150 Size: SH
  2. Remove the nuts (1) that retain the rear bumper outer and inner braces to the frame.
  3. Remove the bumper (3) from the vehicle.
  4. Remove the rear bumper braces from the bumper. Refer to Rear Bumper Bracket Replacement.
  5. Remove the rear bumper step pad from the bumper. Refer to Rear Bumper Step Pad Replacement.
  6. Remove the rear bumper step pad extensions from the bumper, if equipped. Refer to Rear Bumper Step Pad Extension Replacement.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the rear bumper step pad to the bumper. Refer to Rear Bumper Step Pad Replacement.
  2. Install the rear bumper step pad extensions to the bumper. Refer to Rear Bumper Step Pad Extension Replacement.
  3. Install the rear bumper braces to the bumper. Refer to Rear Bumper Bracket Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 776150 Size: SH
  4. Install the bumper (3) to the vehicle.

    5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the inner and outer bumper impact bar brace retaining nuts (1) to the frame and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).