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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 G6 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bumpers and Fascias 🢒 Rear Bumper Extension Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1465932 Size: SH
  1. Apply tape to the corners of the adjacent surfaces.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the rear bumper energy absorber. Refer to Rear Energy Absorber Replacement .
  4. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  5. Remove the push-in retainers from the center of the rear bumper extension lower.
  6. Remove the bolts from around the inside edge rear bumper extension lower.

    7. Object Number: 1853752 Size: SH
  7. Remove the rear bumper extension lower by hand, releasing the integral snaps (1) from the backside of the rear fascia.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1853752 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear bumper extension lower to the fascia with the 7 integral snaps (1).

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


    Object Number: 1465932 Size: SH
  2. Install the 6 bolts around the lower inside edge of the rear bumper extension lower.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (52 lb in).

  3. Install the rear bumper energy absorber. Refer to Rear Energy Absorber Replacement .
  4. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  5. Remove the protective tape.
  6. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .