Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement for Pontiac Vibe - FWD 2005

1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
2. Remove the rear bumper fascia energy absorber. Refer to Rear Energy Absorber Replacement .
3. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

•	The 4 nuts (2)

•	The rear bumper impact bar (1)

•	The 4 push-in retainers (3) and the 2 rear bumper stays (4) from the impact bar (1), if necessary

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the 2 rear bumper stays (4) and the push-in retainers (3) to the impact bar (1), if removed.

Install the rear bumper impact bar (1) to the vehicle. Secure the impact bar with 4 nuts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the rear bumper impact bar nuts to 36 N·m (26 lb ft).

2. Install the rear bumper fascia energy absorber. Refer to Rear Energy Absorber Replacement .
3. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .