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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 G8 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2043443 Size: SH

    Important: Failure to observe the following procedure when handling energy absorbers could cause personal injury.

       • Do not apply heat to an energy absorber.
       • Do not weld in the area of an energy absorber.
       • Do not attempt to repair a damaged energy absorber. Always replace the damaged energy absorber with a new part.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  3. Disengage and remove the front energy absorber (1) from the front bumper impact bar (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2043443 Size: SH
  1. Engage the front energy absorber (1) onto the front bumper impact bar (2), ensuring it audibly engages.
  2. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  3. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .