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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Impala 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Rear Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    3. Object Number: 738841 Size: SH
  3. Drill out the plastic rivet from the rear fascia extension corner to the splash shield.
  4. Remove the rear bumper fascia extension screw from the rear fascia extension corner to the splash shield.

    5. Object Number: 739305 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear bumper fascia extension lower screw from the lower rear fascia to splash shield.

    6. Object Number: 739303 Size: SH
  6. Drill out the rivets from the lower rear end of the rear fascia extension.

    7. Object Number: 643501 Size: SH
  7. Remove the spring clips from the fascia extension.

    8. Object Number: 643498 Size: SH
  8. Remove the fascia extension.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 643498 Size: SH
  1. Install the fascia extension onto the fascia.

    2. Object Number: 643501 Size: SH
  2. Install the spring clips through the tabs in the fascia extension.

    3. Object Number: 739303 Size: SH
  3. Using new plastic rivets, install the plastic rivets to the lower rear end of the rear fascia extension.

    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.


    Object Number: 739305 Size: SH
  4. Install the rear bumper fascia extension lower screw to the lower rear fascia and splash shield.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the rear bumper fascia extension lower screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 738841 Size: SH
  5. Using a new plastic rivet, install the plastic rivet to the rear fascia extension corner to the splash shield.
  6. Install the rear bumper fascia extension screw to the rear fascia extension corner to the splash shield.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the rear bumper fascia extension screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Install the rear wheels and tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.