For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Failure to observe the following procedure when handling energy absorbers could cause personal injury.

• | Do not apply heat to an energy absorber.

• | Do not weld in the area of an energy absorber.

• | Do not attempt to repair a damaged energy absorber. Always replace the damaged energy absorber with a new part.

• | If an energy absorber is bound-up as a result of a collision such that it cannot extend, take precautions to avoid spring-back when bending sheet metal. Provide a positive restraint, such as a chain or cable to hold the bumper in the position it is in. Wear approved safety glasses and using a 3mm (1/8 inch) drill bit, drill a small hole in the piston tube near the bumper bracket to relieve gas pressure. Remove the energy absorber after gas pressure has been relieved.

• | If an energy absorber is to be scrapped, relieve the gas pressure prior to disposal of the part. Make an indentation with a center punch in the small cylinder section of the energy absorber.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
3. Remove the front bumper fascia support right side, center, and left side.
4. Remove the front bumper impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .
5. Remove the nuts from the front bumper energy absorber.
6. Remove the front bumper energy absorber.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the front bumper energy absorber.

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 energy absorber.

Tighten
Tighten the front bumper energy absorber nuts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

3. Install the front bumper impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .
4. Install the front bumper fascia support right side, center, and left side.
5. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
6. Lower the vehicle.