Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper

Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper

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 Zones in Restraint Systems.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.






Important: This panel is replaced at factory welds

3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary.

Important: Note the number and location of the factory welds for installation of the front impact bar.




6. Locate and drill out all the necessary factory welds.




7. Remove the impact bar.

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.

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 3M Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces.




4. Position the impact bar on the vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Clamp the tie bar into place.




5. Plug weld accordingly.
6. Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
7. Install all of the related panels and components.
8. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint and Coatings.
9. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Paint and Coatings.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones in Restraint Systems.