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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear energy absorber. Refer to Rear Energy Absorber Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 384094 Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts (2).
  4. Remove the impact bar (3) from the body.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 384094 Size: SH
  1. Install the impact bar (3) to the body.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the nuts (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 35 N·m (26 lb in).

  3. Install the energy absorber.
  4. Install the fascia.