CTS V8-5.7L VIN P (2004)
Rear Bumper Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Energy Absorber Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Failure to observe the following procedure when handling energy absorbers could cause personal injury.
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Do not apply heat to an energy absorber.
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Do not weld in the area of an energy absorber.
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Do not attempt to repair a damaged energy absorber. Always replace the damaged energy absorber with a new part.
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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.
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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. Remove the rear impact bar. Refer toRear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (See: Rear Bumper Reinforcement/Service and Repair) .
2. Disengage the exhaust system (4) from the exhaust hangers (3) on the rear energy absorbers.
3. Remove the fasteners (2, 3) securing the energy absorber assembly (1) to the body.
4. Pull rearward to remove the energy absorber (1).
Installation Procedure
