Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement Impala

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.



3. Remove the push-in retainers from the front bumper fascia upper support using J 38778 .



4. Remove the front bumper fascia upper support bolts.



5. Remove the front bolt from the front bumper fascia upper support to the hood latch support bracket.
6. Remove the front bumper fascia upper support from the front bumper fascia.

1. Install the front bumper fascia upper support to the front bumper fascia.

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 front bumper fascia upper support bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the front bumper fascia upper support bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




3. Install the front bumper fascia upper support to hood latch support bracket bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the hood latch support bracket bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Install the center support bracket bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the center support bracket bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




5. Install the push-in retainers to the front bumper fascia upper support.
6. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
7. Check the headlamp aim; if a new headlamp was installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area may have disturbed the headlamp mounting brackets. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
8. Close the hood.

Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement Monte Carlo

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.



3. Remove the push-in retainers from the front bumper fascia upper support using J 38778 .



4. Remove the front bumper fascia upper support bolts.



5. Remove the front bolt from the front bumper fascia upper support to the hood latch support bracket.
6. Remove the front bumper fascia upper support from the front bumper fascia.

1. Install the front bumper fascia upper support to the front bumper fascia.

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 front bumper fascia upper support bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the front bumper fascia upper support bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




3. Install the front bolt to the front bumper fascia upper support to the hood latch support bracket.
4. Install the center support bracket bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the hood latch support bracket bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




5. Install the push-in retainers to the front bumper fascia upper support.
6. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
7. Check the headlamp aim, If a new headlamp was installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area may have disturbed the headlamp mounting brackets. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
8. Close the hood.