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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 SL 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 866329 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 866692 Size: SH
  2. Remove the fascia support. Refer to Fascia Support Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 866769 Size: SH
  3. Remove the fog lamps, if equipped. Refer to Fog Lamp Capsule Replacement - Front in Lighting Systems.
  4. Remove the tow hook bracket to the impact bar stud nut. The remaining stud can be pushed into the bar for the bar removal.

    5. Object Number: 866643 Size: SH
  5. Remove the impact bar to spaceframe attachment nuts.
  6. Remove the impact bar.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Position the impact bar to the spaceframe. Install the attaching nuts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  2. Install the nut to stud attaching the tow hook to the impact bar.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft.).


    Object Number: 866769 Size: SH
  3. Install the fog lamps, if equipped. Refer to Fog Lamp Capsule Replacement - Front in Lighting Systems.

    4. Object Number: 866692 Size: SH
  4. Install the fascia support. Refer to Fascia Support Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 866329 Size: SH
  5. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .