Hey all,

I have done some searching, and haven't found exactly what i'm looking for, so i'm gonna ask it. Has anyone removed/replaced the rear bumper of their car? Mine is getting pretty beat up and has some very obvious scratches from previous owners, and i'd rather replace it than pay to have it repainted. if you have, is it easy?

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1996 SE - RIP 7/11/12
1995 Caprice SS - Functional Ram Air hood, 373 auburn posi, Bbk 52 mm throttle body, Cold air intake, B&m ratchet shifter, Built tranny, Leather interior, Hyper tech tune

Bumper Replacement - Rear Pontiac
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Compartment Sill Plate Replacement - Rear .
Remove the rear compartment side trim. Refer to Compartment Side Trim Replacement - LH Rear and to Compartment Side Trim Replacement - RH Rear .

Remove the following components that retain the fascia (3) to the quarter panels:
The bolts (4)
The nuts (5)
Remove the screws that retain the wheelhouse extensions to the fascia.
Remove the nuts (6) that retain the impact bar (7) to the energy absorbers.

Important
Remember the location and the number of the shims (8).
Remove the bumper.

Installation Procedure
Install the nuts (6) in order to retain the impact bar (7) to the energy absorbers. Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 27 N•m (20 lb ft).
Install the following components in order to retain the fascia (3) to the quarter panels:
The bolts (4)
The nuts (5) Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 9.5 N•m (84 lb in).

Install the screws that retain the wheelhouse extensions to the fascia (3).
Install the rear compartment side trim. Refer to Compartment Side Trim Replacement - LH Rear and to Compartment Side Trim Replacement - RH Rear .
Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Compartment Sill Plate Replacement - Rear .
Lower the vehicle.

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

thanks haro!

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1996 SE - RIP 7/11/12
1995 Caprice SS - Functional Ram Air hood, 373 auburn posi, Bbk 52 mm throttle body, Cold air intake, B&m ratchet shifter, Built tranny, Leather interior, Hyper tech tune