Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Impala
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim
Pad Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
- Remove the front fender
liners. Refer to
Front Fender Liner Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the headlamps. Refer to
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the fog lamps, if equipped. Refer to
Front Fog Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the nuts from the front bumper fascia at the fender.
- Remove the push-in retainers
from the upper front bumper fascia support using J 38778
.
- Remove the screws from
the front bumper fascia at the lower support.
- Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.
- Remove the grille from the front bumper fascia. Refer to
Fascia Grille Replacement
.
- Remove the front bumper fascia outer support. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Outer Reinforcement Replacement
.
Installation Procedure
- Install the front bumper fascia outer support. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Outer Reinforcement Replacement
.
- Install the grille. Refer to
Fascia Grille Replacement
.
- Install the fascia to the vehicle.
- Install the push-in retainers
to the front upper bumper fascia support.
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.
- Install the front bumper
fascia to lower support bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the front bumper fascia lower support screws to 2 N·m
(18 lb in).
- Install the front bumper
fascia to fender nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the front bumper fascia nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Install the front fender liners. Refer to
Front Fender Liner Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Install the fog lamps, if equipped. Refer to
Front Fog Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Install the headlamps. Refer to
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Monte Carlo
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim
Pad Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
- Remove the front fender liners. Refer to
Front Fender Liner Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the headlamps. Refer to
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the fog lamps, if equipped. Refer to
Front Fog Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the nuts from the
front bumper fascia at the fender.
- Remove the push-in retainers
from the upper front bumper fascia support using J 38778
.
- Remove the screws from
the front bumper fascia at the lower support.
- Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.
- Remove the front bumper fascia reinforcement. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Outer Reinforcement Replacement
.
Installation Procedure
- Install the front bumper fascia reinforcement. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Outer Reinforcement Replacement
.
- Install the fascia to the vehicle.
- Install the push-in retainers
to the front upper bumper fascia support.
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.
- Install the front bumper
fascia to lower support screws.
Tighten
Tighten the front bumper fascia lower support screws to 2 N·m
(18 lb in).
- Install the front bumper
fascia to fender nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the front bumper fascia nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Install the front fender liners. Refer to
Front Fender Liner Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Install the fog lamps, if equipped. Refer to
Front Fog Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Install the headlamps. Refer to
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
in Lighting Systems.