This document provides instructions for replacing front bumper fascia parts on 2005 Pontiac Aztek and Rendezvous vehicles. It describes removing and installing the upper and lower front bumper fascia, which involves removing push-in retainers and bolts using special tools. Tightening specifications are provided for fascia bolts. The process is similar between the Aztek and Rendezvous, though they differ in some fastener locations.

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Bumpers - Aztek & Rendezvous
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
INSPECTION AFTER COLLISION
The following components may require replacement, if the collision was so severe that the bumper did not
return to the original position:
 The bumper fascia
 The bumper energy absorber
 The bumper impact bar
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER - UPPER (AZTEK)
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
Application
Specification
Metric English
Front Bumper Fascia Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Front Bumper Fascia Lower Support Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Bolt 5 N.m 44 lb in
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Front Inboard Upper Front Bumper Impact Bar Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Grille Screws 2 N.m 18 lb in
Lower Outboard Front Bumper Impact Bar Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
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2. Fig. 1: View Of Front Bumper Fascia Bolts (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
2. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Aztek) or
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
3. Remove the fog lamps. Refer to Fog Lamp Replacement - Front (Aztek) or Fog Lamp Replacement -
Front (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
4. Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia at the fender.
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3. Fig. 2: Identifying Upper Bumper Fascia Support Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
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5. Remove the push-in retainers from the upper bumper fascia support using J 38778 .
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4. Fig. 3: Locating Front Bumper Energy Absorber Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
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6. Remove the push-in retainers to the fascia at the front bumper energy absorber using J 38778 .
7. Remove the fascia from the vehicle.
8. Remove the grilles from the fascia. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Aztek) or Fascia Grille
Replacement (Rendezvous) .
9. Remove the fascia outer support from the fascia.
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5. Fig. 4: View of Upper & Lower Fascia (Aztek)
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10. Remove the upper fascia from the lower fascia.
Installation Procedure
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6. Fig. 5: View of Upper & Lower Fascia (Aztek)
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1. Install the upper fascia to the lower fascia.
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7. Fig. 6: Identifying Upper Bumper Fascia Support Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
2. Install the fascia outer support to the fascia.
3. Install the grilles. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Aztek) or Fascia Grille Replacement
(Rendezvous) .
4. Position the fascia to the vehicle.
5. Align the alignment pins of the fascia to the front fenders and moldings.
6. Install the push-in the retainers starting at the center, to the front upper bumper fascia support.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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8. Fig. 7: View Of Front Bumper Fascia Bolts (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
7. Install the bolts to the front fascia at the front fenders.
Tighten: Tighten the front fascia bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
IMPORTANT: Push the retainer tabs up and against the front bumper energy absorber.
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9. Fig. 8: Locating Front Bumper Energy Absorber Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
8. Install the push-in retainers to the fascia at the energy absorber.
9. Install the fog lamps. Refer to Fog Lamp Replacement - Front (Aztek) or Fog Lamp Replacement -
Front (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
10. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Aztek) or
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
11. Install the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER - UPPER (RENDEZVOUS)
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10. Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
Fig. 9: View Of Front Bumper Fascia (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
2. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Aztek) or
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
3. Remove the fog lamps. Refer to Fog Lamp Replacement - Front (Aztek) or Fog Lamp Replacement -
Front (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
4. Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia at the fender.
5. Remove the push-in retainers from the upper bumper fascia support using J 38778 .
6. Remove the push-in retainers from the fascia at the front bumper energy absorber using J 38778 .
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11. Fig. 10: Locating Front Fender Ball Socket Retainer (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
7. Disengage the ball socket retainer from the ball on the front fender.
8. Remove the fascia from the vehicle.
9. Remove the grille from the fascia. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Aztek) or Fascia Grille
Replacement (Rendezvous) .
10. Remove the fascia outer support.
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12. Fig. 11: View Of Upper & Lower Fascia (Rendezvous)
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11. Remove the upper fascia from the lower fascia.
Installation Procedure
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13. Fig. 12: View Of Upper & Lower Fascia (Rendezvous)
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1. Install the upper fascia to the lower fascia.
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14. Fig. 13: Locating Front Fender Ball Socket Retainer (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
2. Install the fascia outer support.
3. Install the grille to the fascia. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Aztek) or Fascia Grille
Replacement (Rendezvous) .
4. Position the fascia to the vehicle.
5. Align the alignment pins of the fascia to the front fenders and moldings.
6. Engage the ball socket to the ball on the front fender
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15. Fig. 14: View Of Front Bumper Fascia (Rendezvous)
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7. Install the push-in the retainers starting at the center, to the front upper bumper fascia support.
8. Install the bolts to the front fascia at the front fenders.
Tighten: Tighten the front fascia bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
9. Install the push-in retainers to the fascia at the energy absorber.
10. Install the fog lamps. Refer to Fog Lamp Replacement - Front (Aztek) or Fog Lamp Replacement -
Front (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
11. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Aztek) or
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
12. Install the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT: Push the retainer tabs up and against the front bumper energy absorber.
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16. FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER - LOWER (AZTEK)
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
Fig. 15: View Of Front Bumper Fascia Bolts (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
2. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Aztek) or
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17. Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
3. Remove the fog lamps. Refer to Fog Lamp Replacement - Front (Aztek) or Fog Lamp Replacement -
Front (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
4. Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia at the fender.
Fig. 16: Identifying Upper Bumper Fascia Support Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
5. Remove the push-in retainers from the upper bumper fascia support using J 38778 .
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18. Fig. 17: Locating Front Bumper Energy Absorber Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
6. Remove the push-in retainers to the fascia at the front bumper energy absorber using J 38778 .
7. Remove the fascia from the vehicle.
8. Remove the grilles from the fascia. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Aztek) or Fascia Grille
Replacement (Rendezvous) .
9. Remove the fascia outer support from the fascia.
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19. Fig. 18: View of Upper & Lower Fascia (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
10. Remove the upper fascia from the lower fascia.
Installation Procedure
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20. Fig. 19: View of Upper & Lower Fascia (Aztek)
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1. Install the upper fascia to the lower fascia.
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21. Fig. 20: Identifying Upper Bumper Fascia Support Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
2. Install the fascia outer support to the fascia.
3. Install the grilles. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Aztek) or Fascia Grille Replacement
(Rendezvous) .
4. Position the fascia to the vehicle.
5. Align the alignment pins of the fascia to the front fenders and moldings.
6. Install the push-in the retainers starting at the center, to the front upper bumper fascia support.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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22. Fig. 21: View Of Front Bumper Fascia Bolts (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
7. Install the bolts to the front fascia at the front fenders.
Tighten: Tighten the front fascia bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
IMPORTANT: Push the retainer tabs up and against the front bumper energy absorber.
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23. Fig. 22: Locating Front Bumper Energy Absorber Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
8. Install the push-in retainers to the fascia at the energy absorber.
9. Install the fog lamps. Refer to Fog Lamp Replacement - Front (Aztek) or Fog Lamp Replacement -
Front (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
10. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Aztek) or
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
11. Install the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER - LOWER (RENDEZVOUS)
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24. Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
Fig. 23: View Of Front Bumper Fascia (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
2. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Aztek) or
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
3. Remove the fog lamps. Refer to Fog Lamp Replacement - Front (Aztek) or Fog Lamp Replacement -
Front (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
4. Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia at the fender.
5. Remove the push-in retainers from the upper bumper fascia support using J 38778 .
6. Remove the push-in retainers from the fascia at the front bumper energy absorber using J 38778 .
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25. Fig. 24: Locating Front Fender Ball Socket Retainer (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
7. Disengage the ball socket retainer from the ball on the front fender.
8. Remove the fascia from the vehicle.
9. Remove the grille from the fascia. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Aztek) or Fascia Grille
Replacement (Rendezvous) .
10. Remove the fascia outer support.
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26. Fig. 25: View Of Upper & Lower Fascia (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
11. Remove the upper fascia from the lower fascia.
Installation Procedure
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27. Fig. 26: View Of Upper & Lower Fascia (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Install the upper fascia to the lower fascia.
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28. Fig. 27: Locating Front Fender Ball Socket Retainer (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
2. Install the fascia outer support.
3. Install the grille to the fascia. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Aztek) or Fascia Grille
Replacement (Rendezvous) .
4. Position the fascia to the vehicle.
5. Align the alignment pins of the fascia to the front fenders and moldings.
6. Engage the ball socket to the ball on the front fender
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29. Fig. 28: View Of Front Bumper Fascia (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
7. Install the push-in the retainers starting at the center, to the front upper bumper fascia support.
8. Install the bolts to the front fascia at the front fenders.
Tighten: Tighten the front fascia bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
9. Install the push-in retainers to the fascia at the energy absorber.
10. Install the fog lamps. Refer to Fog Lamp Replacement - Front (Aztek) or Fog Lamp Replacement -
Front (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
11. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Aztek) or
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
12. Install the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT: Push the retainer tabs up and against the front bumper energy absorber.
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30. FASCIA GRILLE REPLACEMENT (AZTEK)
Removal Procedure
Fig. 29: View Of Fascia Grille Retaining Tabs (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement
(Aztek) or Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
2. Using a small flat-bladed tool, reach into the opening behind the front fascia and depress the retaining
tabs (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) that lock the front fascia grille to the front fascia.
3. Remove the grille from the front fascia.
Installation Procedure
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31. Fig. 30: View Of Fascia Grille Retaining Tabs (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Position the grille retaining tabs to the slots in the front fascia.
2. Install the grille by pressing into place until the retaining tabs (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) are fully seated.
3. Install the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Aztek)
or Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
FASCIA GRILLE REPLACEMENT (RENDEZVOUS)
Removal Procedure
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32. Fig. 31: Locating Fascia Grille Retaining Screws (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the headlamp assembly refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement
(Aztek) or Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
2. Remove the grille screws.
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33. Fig. 32: View Of Upper Grille Retainers (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
3. Remove the retainers from the top of the grille.
4. Using a flat bladed tool, reach into the opening behind front fascia and depress the tabs that lock the front
fascia grille to the front fascia.
5. Remove the grille from the front fascia.
Installation Procedure
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34. Fig. 33: View Of Upper Grille Retainers (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Align the grille pin and locking tabs to the front fascia.
2. Press inward on the grille until all tabs are locked in place.
3. Install the retainers to the top of the grille.
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35. Fig. 34: Locating Fascia Grille Retaining Screws (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
4. Install the grille screws.
Tighten: Tighten the grille screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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36. 5. Install the headlamp assembly refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Aztek)
or Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
FASCIA SUPPORT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER UPPER
Removal Procedure
Fig. 35: View Of Headlamp Wiring Harness
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Aztek) or Fascia
Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous) .
2. Remove the hood latch and cable. Refer to Hood Latch Release Cable Replacement .
3. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness from the fascia upper support.
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37. 4. Remove the bolts from the fascia upper support.
Fig. 36: Identifying Fascia Upper Support
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
5. Remove the fascia upper support from the upper radiator support.
Installation Procedure
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38. Fig. 37: Identifying Fascia Upper Support
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1. Position the fascia upper support to the upper radiator support.
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39. Fig. 38: View Of Headlamp Wiring Harness
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
2. Install the bolts to the fascia upper support.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
3. Install the bolts to the fascia lower support.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
4. Connect the headlamp wiring harness to the fascia upper support.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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40. 5. Install the hood latch and cable. Refer to Hood Latch Release Cable Replacement .
6. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Aztek) or
Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous) .
IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER
Removal Procedure
Fig. 39: Cross Sectional View Of Upper Inboard Impact Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Aztek) or
Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous) .
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41. 2. Remove the energy absorber. Refer to Energy Absorber Replacement - Front (Aztek) or Energy
Absorber Replacement - Front (Rendezvous) .
3. Remove the bolt from the upper inboard impact bar through the access hole in the radiator support.
Fig. 40: Locating Horns Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the horn.
5. Remove the horns from the impact bar.
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42. Fig. 41: View Of Impact Bar Bolts
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6. Remove the remainder of the impact bar bolts.
7. Remove the impact bar.
Installation Procedure
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2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bumpers - Aztek & Rendezvous
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43. Fig. 42: View Of Impact Bar Bolts
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1. Position the impact bar to the body using the alignment pin for location.
2. Install the bolts to secure the impact bar to the front bumper.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
IMPORTANT: Position the left side first, then the right side.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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Toshiba
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44. Fig. 43: Cross Sectional View Of Upper Inboard Impact Bolt
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3. Through the access hole in the radiator support, install the bolt to secure the impact bar to the front
bumper.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
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45. Fig. 44: Locating Horns Mounting Bolts
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4. Install the horn to the impact bar.
5. Install the impact bar bolt to the horn.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
6. Connect the electrical connector to the horn.
7. Install the energy absorber. Refer to Energy Absorber Replacement - Front (Aztek) or Energy
Absorber Replacement - Front (Rendezvous) .
8. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Aztek) or
Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous) .
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46. ENERGY ABSORBER REPLACEMENT - FRONT (AZTEK)
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
Fig. 45: View Of Front Bumper Energy Absorber Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Aztek) or
Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous) .
2. Use J 38778 to remove the push-in retainers from the front bumper energy absorber.
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47. Fig. 46: Identifying Front Bumper Energy Absorber (Aztek)
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3. Remove the energy absorber from the front bumper impact bar.
Installation Procedure
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2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bumpers - Aztek & Rendezvous
Toshiba
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48. Fig. 47: Identifying Front Bumper Energy Absorber (Aztek)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Position the energy absorber to the front bumper impact bar.
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49. Fig. 48: View Of Front Bumper Energy Absorber Push-In Retainers (Aztek)
Courtesy 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) or
Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous) .
ENERGY ABSORBER REPLACEMENT - FRONT (RENDEZVOUS)
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
2005 Pontiac Aztek
2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bumpers - Aztek & Rendezvous
Toshiba
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