OEM 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Bumper

2000 Chevrolet Malibu Bumper Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear bumper fascia on 2000 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: Start the rear Bumper fascia replacement process by taking off the taillamp assemblies from both sides before removing retaining bolts hidden in the inside of the car. Begin by taking out bolts at the rear fascia inside the wheel housing and afterwards use the same tool to remove push-in retainers found on both edges of the fascia. Detach the rear fascia along its impact bar connection before loosening the license lamp socket that is attached to the fascia surface. The side reinforcement screws on both sides of the fascia must be removed so you can remove each side reinforcement attached to the fascia. The installation process requires attaching side reinforcements to the fascia where you will fasten them with side reinforcement screws tightened to 6 n.m (53 lb in). Mount the rear fascia onto the impact bar following its connection to the license lamp socket. Install the fascia retaining nuts from the floor within the rear compartment while tightening them to 10 n.m (89 lb in) before tightening the bolts on the rear fascia that mount onto the rear wheel housing to 6 n.m (53 lb in). Push-in retainers need to be attached to the top and lower edges of the fascia before reinstalling both passenger and driver side rear taillamps.