For 1990-2009 cars

## Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Buick

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .
3. Remove the screws (1) that retain the front bumper fascia (2) at each front wheel opening.
4. Remove the screws (1) that retain the front bumper fascia to the bottom surface of the fender (3).
5. Remove the push-in retainers from the radiator splash shield.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
7. Remove the front bumper fascia (2) from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the front bumper fascia (2) on the vehicle.
2. Connect the electrical connectors.
3. Install the push-in retainers on the radiator splash shield.

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.

4. Install the screws (1) in order to retain the front bumper fascia (2) to the bottom surface of the fender (3).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

5. Install the screws in order to retain the front bumper fascia at each front wheel opening.
6. Install the lower air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .
7. Lower the vehicle.

## Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Pontiac

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the screws that retain the wheelhouse panel to the front bumper fascia (3).
3. Remove the push-in retainers that connect the front bumper fascia to the impact bar.
4. Remove the bolts and remove the nuts (4) that retain the front bumper fascia to the fenders.
5. Remove the front bumper fascia from the impact bar.
6. Remove the fascia foam from the front bumper fascia (3).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the fascia foam on the front bumper fascia (3).
2. Install the front bumper fascia on the impact bar.
3. Install the bolts and install the nuts (4) in order to retain the front bumper fascia on the fenders.
4. Install the push-in retainers in order to retain the front bumper fascia to the impact bar.
5. Install the screws in order to retain the wheelhouse panel to the front bumper fascia.
6. Lower the vehicle.