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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 821141 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia energy absorber from the front bumper impact bar.
  3. Remove the 4 nuts (2) which secure the front bumper impact bar.

    4. Object Number: 242301 Size: SH
  4. Remove the front bumper impact bar (1) from the front bumper impact bar outer brackets.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 821141 Size: SH
  1. Install the front bumper impact bar (1) to the front bumper impact bar outer brackets. Secure the impact bar with the 4 nuts (2).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the front bumper impact bar nuts to 36 N·m (26 lb ft).

  2. Install the front bumper fascia energy absorber from the front bumper impact bar.
  3. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .