Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (Monte Carlo)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Impala) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Monte Carlo) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement).
2. Remove the front bumper energy absorber. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement (Impala) (Service and Repair)Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement (Monte Carlo) (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the wiring harness from the rear of front bumper impact bar.




4. Remove the front bumper impact bar bolts.




5. Remove the front bumper impact bar.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the front bumper impact bar to the body.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Important: The upper right hand location is a net hole locator and must be installed first.


2. Install the front bumper impact bar bolts.

Tighten the front bumper impact bar bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




3. Install the wiring harness to the rear of the front bumper impact bar.
4. Install the front bumper energy absorber. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement (Impala) (Service and Repair)Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement (Monte Carlo) (Service and Repair).
5. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Impala) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Monte Carlo) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement).