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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Seville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 105163 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the front bumper impact bar (1).
  5. Remove the front bumper impact bar (1).

    6. Object Number: 105164 Size: SH
  6. Remove the nut (1) retaining the rear of the front bumper impact bar bracket (3).
  7. Remove the nuts (2) retaining the front of the front bumper impact bar bracket (3).
  8. Remove the front bumper impact bar bracket (3) from the vehicle.

    9. Object Number: 105168 Size: SH
  9. Remove the stud plate retainer (2) from the stud plate (1).
  10. Remove the stud plate (1) from the body.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 105168 Size: SH
  1. Install the stud plate (1) to the body.
  2. Install the stud plate retainer (2) to the stud plate (1).

    3. Object Number: 105164 Size: SH
  3. Install the front bumper impact bar bracket (3) to the vehicle.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the nut (1) to retain the rear of the front bumper impact bar bracket (3).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  5. Install the nuts (2) to retain the front of the front bumper impact bar bracket (3).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 105163 Size: SH
  6. Install the front bumper impact bar (1).
  7. Install the bolts (2) to retain the front bumper impact bar (1).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Close the hood.