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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

  1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  2. Use the J 38778 to remove the front bumper energy absorber to front bumper impact bar push--in retainers (3).
  3. Remove the six energy absorber tabs (4) from the front bumper impact bar (1).

  4. Object Number: 293789  Size: MH
  5. Remove the front bumper energy absorber (2) from the front bumper impact bar (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 293789  Size: MH
  1. Install the front bumper energy absorber (2) to the front bumper impact bar (1).
  2. Install the six energy absorber tabs (4) to the front bumper impact bar.
  3. Install the front bumper energy absorber to front bumper impact bar push--in retainers (3).
  4. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .