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Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair



Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (TrailBlazer)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the grille.




2. Remove the 2 bolts that retain the top of the fascia to the headlamp housing panel.
3. Remove the push-pin that retains the top of the fascia to the headlamp housing panel.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




5. Remove the push-pins (3) that retain the fascia to the fascia support rods (2).
6. Remove the fog lamps from the fascia.
7. Remove the air deflector.




8. Remove the 4 push-pins that retain the bottom of the fascia to the headlamp housing panel.
9. Release the body side attachment tabs and pull the fascia straight forward from the wheelhouse opening in order to remove the fascia from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the fascia to the vehicle, ensuring that the body side attachment tabs are fully seated.
2. Install the 4 push-pins that retain the bottom of the fascia to the headlamp housing panel.




3. Install the push-pins (3) that retain the fascia to the fascia support rods (2).
4. Install the air defector.
5. Install the fog lamps.
6. Lower the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Install the 2 bolts that retain the top of the fascia to the headlamp housing panel.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

8. Install the push-pin that retains the center of the top of the fascia to the headlamp housing panel.
9. Install the grille.