Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Buick)

Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Buick)

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover


Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove both of the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.




3. Remove the right and left front fender liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
4. Disconnect both daytime running lamps (DRL). Refer to Daytime Running Lamp, Park and Turn Signal Lamp and Bulb Replacement - Front.
5. Use the J 38778 to remove the push-in retainers (3) from the upper front bumper fascia.




6. Loosen the 2 hidden fasteners from the upper rear corners of the front fascia.
7. Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.
8. Remove the DRL lamps from the fascia.
9. Remove the 4 screws from the lower fascia.
10. Remove the impact bar energy absorber.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the DRL lamps to the fascia, connect the wiring as fascia is put on the vehicle.
2. Position the energy absorber to the lower fascia.
3. Install the screws in order to secure the energy absorber to the lower fascia.




4. Align the front bumper fascia (1) to the front impact bar and to the body.
5. Install the push-in retainers (3) to the upper front bumper fascia.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Secure both rear upper corner fascia fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

7. Install both front headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement.
8. Install the right and left front fender liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
9. Install both of the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
10. Lower the vehicle.