Trailblazer Front Bumper behind Fascia damaged

3 messages, Last post on Dec 20, 2007 at 1:05 PM

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#2 of 3 Re: Trailblazer Front Bumper behind Fascia damaged [nnonname] by burdawg Dec 19, 2007 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: nnonname (Dec 19, 2007 1:07 pm) I have an 02 and had to replace the exact same part some time ago. I don't remember a lot of detail, but I remember that it wasn't real difficult. I believe that I removed the grille to get access to the hardware right below it, which is two bolts if I remember right. The rest of the hardware was those plastic quick clips that you pull the center out and then the whole thing pulls out, I don't know the proper name. There was support bars on each side which had to be removed, if I remember right they were held on by those same clips. Of course the fog light cables had to disconnected. I seem to remember that on each side there some type of large built in fastener that I had to reach under and push a plastic lock back to release, then the fascia just lifted off. The plastic fasteners were different sizes so keep track of which came from where. The steel sub-bumper just unbolted easily for replacement. I think it took about two hours but most of the time I was probably laying under it trying to figure out what to do. Replies to this message: nnonname (Dec 20, 2007 1:05 pm)
#3 of 3 Re: Trailblazer Front Bumper behind Fascia damaged [burdawg] by nnonname Dec 20, 2007 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: burdawg (Dec 19, 2007 7:32 pm) Thanks burdawg!

#2 of 3: Re: Trailblazer Front Bumper behind Fascia damaged [nnonname] by burdawg; Dec 19, 2007 (7:32 pm)

Replying to: nnonname (Dec 19, 2007 1:07 pm)

I have an 02 and had to replace the exact same part some time ago. I don't remember a lot of detail, but I remember that it wasn't real difficult.
I believe that I removed the grille to get access to the hardware right below it, which is two bolts if I remember right. The rest of the hardware was those plastic quick clips that you pull the center out and then the whole thing pulls out, I don't know the proper name. There was support bars on each side which had to be removed, if I remember right they were held on by those same clips. Of course the fog light cables had to disconnected. I seem to remember that on each side there some type of large built in fastener that I had to reach under and push a plastic lock back to release, then the fascia just lifted off. The plastic fasteners were different sizes so keep track of which came from where.
The steel sub-bumper just unbolted easily for replacement.
I think it took about two hours but most of the time I was probably laying under it trying to figure out what to do.