Rendezvous AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7 (2004)
Front Bumper Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Energy Absorber Replacement - Front (Rendezvous)
Energy Absorber Replacement - Front (Rendezvous)
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Aztek) (See: Front Bumper Cover / Fascia/Service and
Repair/Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Aztek))Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous) (See: Front Bumper
Cover / Fascia/Service and Repair/Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous)) .
2. Use J 38778 to remove the push-in retainers from the front bumper energy absorber .
3. Remove the energy absorber from the front bumper impact bar.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the energy absorber to the front bumper impact bar.
2. Starting with the center hole, install the push-in retainers to the front bumper energy absorber.
3. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Aztek) (See: Front Bumper Cover / Fascia/Service and
Repair/Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Aztek))Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous) (See: Front Bumper
Cover / Fascia/Service and Repair/Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous)) .