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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Vivant 🢒 Body 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1281916 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the screws and reposition the front portion of the fender liner.

    4. Object Number: 1281917 Size: SH
  4. Remove the fender-to-fascia bolts.

    5. Object Number: 1281918 Size: SH
  5. Remove the clips of the fascia.

    6. Object Number: 1281919 Size: SH
  6. Remove the head lamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  7. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Body Front End.
  8. Remove the upper fascia bolts and clips.
  9. Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connector.
  10. Remove the front bumper fascia.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1281919 Size: SH
  1. Install the front bumper fascia.
  2. Connect the fog lamp electrical connector.
  3. Install the upper fascia bolts and clips.
  4. Install the radiator grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Body Front End.
  5. Install the head lamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    6. Object Number: 1281918 Size: SH
  6. Install the clips of the fascia.

    7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1281917 Size: SH
  7. Install the fender-to-fascia bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fender-to-fascia bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1281916 Size: SH
  8. Reposition the fender liner and install the screws.
  9. Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Connect the negative battery cable.