Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Pontiac

Special Tools

J-38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove both of the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .



3. Remove the right and left front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
4. Disconnect both daytime running lamps (DRL). Refer to Daytime Running Lamp Replacement .
5. Use the J-38778 Clip Remover to remove the push-in retainers (1) from the upper front bumper fascia.



6. Loosen the 2 hidden fasteners from the upper rear corners of the front fascia.
7. Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.
8. Remove the DRL lamps from the fascia.
9. Remove the screws securing the energy absorber to the lower fascia.
10. Remove the energy absorber from the lower fascia.

1. Install the DRL lamps to the fascia, connect the wiring as fascia is put on the vehicle
2. Position the energy absorber (5) to the lower fascia (3).
3. Install the screws (4) in order to secure the energy absorber to the lower fascia.



4. Align the front bumper fascia (2) to the front impact bar and to the body.
5. Install the push-in retainers (1) to the upper front bumper fascia.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




6. Secure both rear upper corner fascia fasteners and tighten to 3 N·m (27 lb in) .
7. Install both front headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .
8. Install the right and left front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
9. Install both of the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
10. Lower the vehicle.

Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Chevrolet

Special Tools

J-38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove both of the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .



3. Remove the right and left front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
4. Disconnect both daytime running lamps (DRL). Refer to Daytime Running Lamp Replacement .
5. Use the J-38778 clip remover to remove the push-in retainers (2) from the upper front bumper fascia.



6. Loosen the 2 hidden fasteners from the upper rear corners of the front fascia.
7. Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.
8. Remove the DRL lamps from the fascia.
9. Remove the screws securing the energy absorber to the lower fascia.
10. Remove the impact bar energy absorber from the lower fascia.

1. Install the DRL lamps to the fascia, connect the wiring as fascia is put on the vehicle.
2. Position the energy absorber to the lower fascia.
3. Install the screws in order to secure the energy absorber to the lower fascia.



4. Align the front bumper fascia (1) to the front impact bar and to the body.
5. Install the push-in retainers (3) to the upper front bumper fascia.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




6. Secure both rear upper corner fascia fasteners and tighten to 3 N·m (27 lb in) .
7. Install both front headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .
8. Install the right and left front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
9. Install both of the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
10. Lower the vehicle.