Impact bar removal

2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
158,559 MILES
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BEGINTECH26
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I removed the rear bumper cover. I cannot reach the bolts on the impact bar because it was mashed by a rear end accident. How can I remove the impact bar?
Apr 13, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

If it is pushed back to far, you need to strip off the bumper cover and the insulator and the you may have to cut off the impact bar. You will be replacing it anyway so cutting it off and the removing the bolts will be your only option.

Roy

Impact Bar Replacement - Rear Bumper

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear bumper fascia.
2. Remove the rear energy absorber.


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3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the rear bumper impact bar.


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4. Remove the rear impact bar nuts from the rear impact bar.
5. Remove the rear impact bar from the vehicle.
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