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Tahoe / Yukon Service Manual

Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement — figure 1
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement — figure 1
  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area as necessary. Anti- Corrosion Treatment and Repair
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement — figure 2
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement — figure 2
  1. Using a grinding wheel or equivalent, remove the welds (1) from the bumper bracket. [2X]
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement — figure 3
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement — figure 3
  1. Using a grinding wheel or equivalent, remove the welds (1) from the bumper bracket. [2X]
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement — figure 4
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement — figure 4
  1. Remove bumper bracket (1) from the vehicle. Installation Procedure
  1. Prepare frame rail reinforcement per installation requirements.
  2. Prepare all joining surfaces for welding as necessary.
  3. Apply weld-thru coating or equivalent to all welding surfaces. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
  4. Position bumper bracket (1) to vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment and clamp into place.
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement — figure 5
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement — figure 5
  1. Install MIG/MAG welds (1). [2X]
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement — figure 6
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Replacement — figure 6
  1. Install MIG/MAG welds (1). [2X]
  2. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
  1. Paint the repaired area. Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  2. Install all related panels and components.
  3. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  4. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling.