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Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement Impala

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 457505  Size: SH
  3. Use J 38778 to remove the push-in retainers from the front bumper energy absorber.

  4. Object Number: 457502  Size: SH
  5. Remove the front bumper energy absorber from the front bumper impact bar.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 457502  Size: SH
  1. Install the front bumper energy absorber to the front bumper impact bar.

  2. Object Number: 457505  Size: SH
  3. Install the push-in retainers to the front bumper energy absorber.
  4. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement Monte Carlo

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 457505  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  2. Use J 38778 to remove the push-in retainers from the front bumper energy absorber .

  3. Object Number: 457502  Size: SH
  4. Remove the front bumper energy absorber from the front bumper impact bar.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 457502  Size: SH
  1. Install the front bumper energy absorber to the front bumper impact bar.

  2. Object Number: 457505  Size: SH
  3. Install the push-in retainers to the front bumper energy absorber.
  4. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .