GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 Savana 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front Bumper Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Mark the location of the fasteners and the brackets to the bumper.

    2. Object Number: 314819 Size: SH
  2. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the bumper brackets to the frame.
  3. Remove the bumper from the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 314818 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts retaining the impact bar (3) to the front bumper.
  5. Remove the impact bar (3) from the bumper.

    6. Object Number: 314815 Size: SH
  6. Remove the step pad from the bumper (3) by gently squeezing the retaining tangs using pliers and pushing the tangs through the slots in the bumper. (If equipped)
  7. Remove the step pad from the bumper (3).
  8. Remove the step pad extensions (4) by removing the retaining nuts (2). (If equipped)

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 314815 Size: SH
  1. Install the step pad to the bumper (3).
  2. Align the tangs on the step pad with the slots in the bumper (3).
  3. Using a rubber mallet set the tangs in place starting at the center of the molding and working toward each end.
  4. Install the step pad extensions (4). (If equipped)

    5. Object Number: 314818 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the impact bar (3) to the bumper (4) and install the bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 314819 Size: SH
  6. Install the bumper mounting brackets (3) to the bumper, aligning the marks made prior to removal.
  7. Install the bolts retaining the bumper brackets.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Install the bumper to the vehicle.
  9. Install the bolts (2) retaining the bumper to the frame.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).