For 1990-2009 cars

## Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement Oldsmobile

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the rear fascia from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
3. Remove the 3 nuts (2) and bolts (3) that retain the impact bar (1) to the vehicle.
4. Remove the impact bar (1) from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the impact bar (1) to the vehicle.

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 (2) and bolts (3) in order to retain the impact bar (1) to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

3. Install the rear fascia to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
4. Lower the vehicle.

## Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement Buick

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
2. Remove the rear fascia from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
3. Remove the 3 nuts and bolts (2) that retain the impact bar (1) to the vehicle.
4. Remove the impact bar (1) from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the impact bar (1) to the vehicle.

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 (3) and bolts (2) in order to retain the impact bar (1) to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

3. Install the rear fascia to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
4. Lower the vehicle.