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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Daewoo 🢒 2008 🢒 G2X 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

    3. Object Number: 1710103 Size: SH
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body .
  5. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .

    6. Object Number: 1710106 Size: SH

    Important: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

  6. Locate and remove all factory welds attaching the front bumper bracket to the frame rail. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the new bracket.

    7. Object Number: 1710109 Size: SH
  7. Remove the damaged front bumper bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1710112 Size: SH
  1. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary for welding
  2. Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru Coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
  3. Position the front bumper bracket to the vehicle. Ensure proper positioning of the front bumper bracket by using 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Clamp the front bracket into place.

    4. Object Number: 1710115 Size: SH
  4. Using a MIG-welder, weld the front bumper bracket to the vehicle, duplicating the factory welds.
  5. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
  6. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
  7. Paint the repair area. Refer to Paint Identification .
  8. Install all related panels and components.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .