Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Front Bumper Reinforcement

Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual / Body & Frame / Front Bumper Reinforcement

Removal

1.	Remove front bumper as outlined in Front Bumper.

2.	Remove hood latch bracket.

3.	Remove eight front bumper impact bar bolts, Fig. 1.

4.	Remove front bumper reinforcement.

5.	Disconnect electrical connectors and harnesses as required.

Installation

Reverse procedure to install. Torque reinforcement bolts to 22 ft. lbs.

Fig. 1 Front bumper reinforcement removal

The front bumper reinforcement in the Chevrolet Captiva 2013 is a critical safety component designed to absorb and distribute impact energy during a collision. To remove the front bumper reinforcement, first, remove the front bumper as per the outlined procedure, followed by the hood latch bracket. Then, remove the eight bolts securing the front bumper impact bar and disconnect any necessary electrical connectors and harnesses.

During installation, reverse the removal procedure, ensuring all components are securely reattached.

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