Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous) (Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous)) .
2. Remove the energy absorber. Refer to Energy Absorber Replacement - Front (Rendezvous) (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the bolt from the upper inboard impact bar through the access hole in the radiator support.




4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the horn.
5. Remove the horns from the impact bar.




6. Remove the remainder of the impact bar bolts.
7. Remove the impact bar.



Installation Procedure






Important: Position the left side first, then the right side.


1. Position the impact bar to the body using the alignment pin for location.

Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the bolts to secure the impact bar to the front bumper.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





3. Through the access hole in the radiator support, install the bolt to secure the impact bar to the front bumper.

Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





4. Install the horn to the impact bar.
5. Install the impact bar bolt to the horn.

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 (Rendezvous) (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous) (Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous)) .