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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 63733 Size: SH
  2. Remove the air deflector and the left and right outer valance. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 63693 Size: SH
  3. Remove the fascia to skid bar bolts.

    4. Object Number: 405780 Size: SH
  4. Remove the fascia to radiator support bolts.
  5. Remove the fascia lower close out panels. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Lower Close Out Panel Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 63695 Size: SH
  6. Remove the wheelhouse panel to fascia bolts.

    7. Object Number: 63728 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the fascia harness connector.

    8. Object Number: 419046 Size: SH
  8. Remove the nuts from the fender reinforcement studs.

    9. Object Number: 63704 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the front brake caliper cooling ducts from the fascia. Pull the fascia outward slightly to release the tension between the ducts and the fascia.
  10. Lower the vehicle.

    11. Object Number: 419048 Size: SH
  11. Remove fascia upper flange to fascia retainer push-pins and bolts.
  12. Remove the fascia.
  13. Remove the fascia grilles from the fascia. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement .
  14. Remove the fog lamps from the fascia. Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement .

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the fog lamps to the fascia. Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement .
  2. Install the fascia grilles to the fascia. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 419048 Size: SH
  3. Position the fascia to the front of the vehicle.
  4. Secure the upper flange of the fascia to the fascia retainer with the push-pin retainers.

    5. 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.

  5. Install the upper flange to fascia retainer bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia upper flange bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    7. Object Number: 63728 Size: SH
  7. Connect the fascia harness connector.

    8. Object Number: 419046 Size: SH
  8. Align the fascia to the fenders at the headlamp opening and flush the fender to the vertical joint.
  9. Install the fascia nuts to the forward studs on the right and left fender reinforcements.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  10. Align and flush the fascia to the fender at the horizontal joint.
  11. Install the fascia nuts to the rearward studs on the right and left front fender reinforcement.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 63695 Size: SH
  12. Install the wheelhouse to fascia bolts.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the front wheelhouse to fascia bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 63704 Size: SH
  13. Install the brake caliper cooling ducts to the fascia. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Cooling Duct Replacement .
  14. Install the fascia close out panels. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Lower Close Out Panel Replacement .

    15. Object Number: 405780 Size: SH
  15. Install the lower fascia flange to radiator support screws.

    16. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia lower flange to the radiator support screws to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 63693 Size: SH
  16. Install the fascia to skid bar bracket bolts.

    17. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia to the skid bar bracket bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 63733 Size: SH
  17. Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .

    18. Object Number: 376741 Size: SH
  18. Install the right and left outer valance. Refer to Front Bumper Valance Panel Replacement .
  19. Lower the vehicle.