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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Eighty Eight 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Bumper Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 306702 Size: MH
  1. Remove the front bumpers (2) using the following procedure:
    2. 1.1. Peel the bumper (7) from the bumper adjuster (6).
    1.2. Use a flat bladed tool in order to pry the bumper adjuster (6) from the radiator support (5).
  2. Peel the side bumper (4) from the fender  in order to remove the side bumper (4).
  3. Twist the rear bumper  in order to remove from the hood (1).

    4. Object Number: 306703 Size: SH
  4. Twist the front overslam bumpers (2) in order to remove from the hood (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 306703 Size: SH

    Important: Do not use the front overslam bumpers (2) for adjustment.

  1. Twist the front overslam bumpers (2) in order to install the bumpers into the hood.

    2. Object Number: 306702 Size: MH
  2. Use the following procedures in order to install the rear bumper (2) :
    3. 2.1. Twist the rear bumper (2).
    2.2. Ensure that the rear bumper is 13 mm (½ in) from the hood (1).
  3. Press the side bumpers (4) to the fender in order to engage.
  4. Use the following procedure in order to install the front bumpers (6):
    5. 4.1. Press the front bumper (6) into the radiator support (5).
    4.2. Connect the front bumper (7) to the front bumper adjuster (6).
    4.3. Adjust the hood panel. Refer to Hood Adjustment .