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Rear Energy Absorber Replacement Impala

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 457508  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  2. Remove the push-in retainers from the rear bumper energy absorber using J 38778 .
  3. Remove the rear bumper energy absorber from the rear bumper impact bar.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 457508  Size: SH
  1. Position the rear bumper energy absorber to the rear bumper impact bar.
  2. Install the push-in retainers to the rear bumper energy absorber.
  3. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

Rear Energy Absorber Replacement Monte Carlo

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 457317  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  2. Remove the push-in retainers from the rear bumper energy absorber using J 38778 .
  3. Remove the rear bumper energy absorber from the rear bumper impact bar.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 457317  Size: SH
  1. Position the rear bumper energy absorber to the rear bumper impact bar.
  2. Install the push-in retainers to the rear bumper energy absorber.
  3. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .