GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Body 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement

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

    3. Object Number: 869151 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the wiring harness and components from the font impact beam.
  4. Remove the nuts from the front bumper impact bar.
  5. Remove the front bumper impact bar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 869151 Size: SH
  1. Install the front bumper impact bar.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the nuts to the front bumper impact bar.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front bumper impact bar nuts to 150 N·m (111 lb ft).

  3. Install the wiring harness and the components to the impact beam.
  4. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  5. Lower the vehicle.