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Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Buick

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove both of the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

  3. Object Number: 1479976  Size: SH
  4. Remove the right and left front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  5. Disconnect both daytime running lamps (DRL). Refer to Daytime Running Lamp Replacement .
  6. Use the J 38778 to remove the push-in retainers (3) from the upper front bumper fascia.

  7. Object Number: 1479985  Size: SH
  8. Loosen the 2 hidden fasteners from the upper rear corners of the front fascia.
  9. Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the DRL lamps from the fascia.
  11. Remove the 4 screws from the lower fascia.
  12. Remove the impact bar energy absorber.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the DRL lamps to the fascia, connect the wiring as fascia is put on the vehicle.
  2. Position the energy absorber to the lower fascia.
  3. Install the screws in order to secure the energy absorber to the lower fascia.

  4. Object Number: 1479976  Size: SH
  5. Align the front bumper fascia (1) to the front impact bar and to the body.
  6. Install the push-in retainers (3) to the upper front bumper fascia.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1479985  Size: SH
  8. Secure both rear upper corner fascia fasteners.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  10. Install both front headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .
  11. Install the right and left front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  12. Install both of the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Lower the vehicle.

Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Chevrolet

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove both of the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

  3. Object Number: 1479974  Size: SH
  4. Remove the right and left front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  5. Disconnect both daytime running lamps (DRL). Refer to Daytime Running Lamp Replacement .
  6. Use the J 38778 to remove the push-in retainers (2) from the upper front bumper fascia.

  7. Object Number: 1479985  Size: SH
  8. Loosen the 2 hidden fasteners from the upper rear corners of the front fascia.
  9. Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the DRL lamps from the fascia.
  11. Remove the screws securing the energy absorber to the lower fascia.
  12. Remove the impact bar energy absorber from the lower fascia.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the DRL lamps to the fascia, connect the wiring as fascia is put on the vehicle.
  2. Position the energy absorber to the lower fascia.
  3. Install the screws in order to secure the energy absorber to the lower fascia.

  4. Object Number: 1479974  Size: SH
  5. Align the front bumper fascia (1) to the front impact bar and to the body.
  6. Install the push-in retainers (3) to the upper front bumper fascia.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1479985  Size: SH
  8. Secure both rear upper corner fascia fasteners.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  10. Install both front headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .
  11. Install the right and left front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  12. Install both of the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Lower the vehicle.

Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Pontiac

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove both of the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

  3. Object Number: 1708190  Size: SH
  4. Remove the right and left front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  5. Disconnect both daytime running lamps (DRL). Refer to Daytime Running Lamp Replacement .
  6. Use the J 38778 to remove the push-in retainers (1) from the upper front bumper fascia.

  7. Object Number: 1479985  Size: SH
  8. Loosen the 2 hidden fasteners from the upper rear corners of the front fascia.
  9. Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the DRL lamps from the fascia.
  11. Remove the screws securing the energy absorber to the lower fascia.
  12. Remove the energy absorber from the lower fascia.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the DRL lamps to the fascia, connect the wiring as fascia is put on the vehicle
  2. Position the energy absorber (5) to the lower fascia (3).
  3. Install the screws (4) in order to secure the energy absorber to the lower fascia.

  4. Object Number: 1708190  Size: SH
  5. Align the front bumper fascia (2) to the front impact bar and to the body.
  6. Install the push-in retainers (1) to the upper front bumper fascia.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1479985  Size: SH
  8. Secure both rear upper corner fascia fasteners.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  10. Install both front headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .
  11. Install the right and left front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  12. Install both of the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Lower the vehicle.