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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 2043443 Size: SH

    Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

    Note: 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.