VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
Rear Bumper Bracket: Service and Repair
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Anchor Plate Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications.
5. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and
Repair.
IMPORTANT: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.
6. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the rear impact bar mounting plates.
7. Remove the damaged rear impact bar mounting plates.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
Some panels may have structural weld-thru adhesive. It is necessary to replace the weld-thru adhesive with an additional spot weld between each factory
spot weld.
1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.
2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
3. Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru Coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
4. Position the rear impact bar mounting plates to the vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Clamp the rear impact bar mounting plates
into place.
5. Plug weld accordingly.
6. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
7. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
8. Paint the repair area.
9. Install all related panels and components.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
