Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the energy absorber to the front bumper impact bar.
    Fig 1: Installing Push-In Retainers To Front Bumper Energy Absorber
    G01515808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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)Β  or FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER - UPPER (RENDEZVOUS)Β  .
    Fig 2: Installing Energy Absorber To Front Bumper Impact Bar
    G01515809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.