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

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 1219343 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the wiring harness from the rear bumper impact bar.

    3. Object Number: 1212674 Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts from the rear bumper impact bar.
  4. Remove the bolts from the rear bumper impact bar.
  5. Remove the rear bumper impact bar from the vehicle.
  6. Remove the stud plates from the rear bumper impact bar, if required.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1212674 Size: SH
  1. Install the stud plates to the rear bumper impact bar, if required.
  2. Position the rear bumper impact bar to the vehicle.

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

  3. Install the nuts to the rear bumper impact bar.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the bolts to the rear bumper impact bar.

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


    Object Number: 1219343 Size: SH
  5. Connect the wiring harness to the rear bumper impact bar.
  6. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .