Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement Impala

1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
2. Remove the front bumper energy absorber. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement .
3. Remove the wiring harness from the rear of front bumper impact bar.



4. Remove the front bumper impact bar bolts.



5. Remove the front bumper impact bar.

1. Install the front bumper impact bar to the body.




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.

Important: The upper right hand location is a net hole locator and must be installed first.

2. Install the front bumper impact bar bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the front bumper impact bar bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the wiring harness to the rear of the front bumper impact bar.
4. Install the front bumper energy absorber. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement .
5. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement Monte Carlo

1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
2. Remove the front bumper energy absorber. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement .
3. Remove the wiring harness from the rear of front bumper impact bar.



4. Remove the front bumper impact bar bolts.



5. Remove the front bumper impact bar.

1. Install the front bumper impact bar to the body.




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.

Important: The upper right hand location is a net hole locator and must be installed first.

2. Install the front bumper impact bar bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the front bumper impact bar bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the wiring harness to the rear of the front bumper impact bar.
4. Install the front bumper energy absorber. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement .
5. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .