Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002)
Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair
Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper
Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the grille.
2. Remove the upper push-in retainers (4) from the front bumper fascia (3).
3. Remove the front fender liners.
4. Remove the front bumper fascia to fender bolts (2).
5. Remove the front bumper fascia to fender bolts (3).
6. Remove the lower push-in retainers (4) from the bottom of the front bumper fascia (3).
7. Remove the side marker lamps from the front bumper fascia.
8. Remove the front bumper fascia (3) from the impact bar.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the front bumper fascia (3) to the impact bar (5).
2. Install the side marker lamps to the front bumper fascia.
3. Install the lower push-in retainers (4) to the bottom of the front bumper fascia (3).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the front bumper fascia to fender bolts (2).
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
5. Install the front bumper fascia to fender retainers (2).
6. Install the front fender liners.
7. Install the upper push-in retainers (4) to the front bumper fascia (3).
8. Install the grille.