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Bumper System Chevrolet Aveo I

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Behind Fascia Screws5.5 N.m49 lb in
Front Bumper Impact Bar Nuts27 N.m20 lb ft
Front Wheel Well Screws1.5 N.m13 lb in
Luggage Compartment Fascia Bolts5.5 N.m49 lb in
Mud Guard Screws1.5 N.m13 lb in
Rear Bumper Energy Absorber Nuts27 N.m20 lb ft
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Nuts27 N.m20 lb ft
Rear Upper Fascia Screws1.5 N.m13 lb in
Splash Shield Bolts1.5 N.m13 lb in
Splash Shield Nuts1.5 N.m13 lb in
Splash Shield Screws1.5 N.m13 lb in
Trim Panel Bolts10 N.m89 lb in

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to «Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/wheel-tire-system/#tires-and-wheels) in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the screws, the bolts, the nuts, and the front wheel well splash shields.
  4. Remove the headlamps, the turn signal lamps, the side turn signal lamps and the front fog lamps. Refer to «Headlamp Replacement (Hatchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) or «Headlamp Replacement (Notchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) , «Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Hatchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) or «Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Notchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) and «Fog Lamp Replacement - Front»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) in Lighting Systems.
  5. Remove the screws from the wheel wells.
  6. Remove the nuts from the fascia.
  7. Remove the screws from underneath the fascia.
  8. Remove the screws on the top of the fascia.
  9. Remove the front bumper fascia.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the bumper fascia.
  2. Install the screws on the top of the fascia.
  3. Install the screws underneath the fascia.
  4. Install the nuts behind the fascia. Tighten: Tighten the front bumper impact beam nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
  5. Install the screws in the wheel wells. Tighten: Tighten the front wheel well screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
  6. Install the headlamps, the turn signal lamp, the side turn signal lamps, and the front fog lamps. Refer to «Headlamp Replacement (Hatchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) or «Headlamp Replacement (Notchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) , «Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Hatchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) or «Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Notchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) and «Fog Lamp Replacement - Front»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) in Lighting Systems.
  7. Install the front wheel well splash shields with the screws, the bolts, and the nuts.
  8. Install the front wheels. Refer to «Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/wheel-tire-system/#tires-and-wheels) in Tires and Wheels. Tighten: Tighten the splash shield screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in). Tighten the splash shield bolts to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in) Tighten the splash shield nuts to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
  9. Connect the negative battery cable.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the screws and the radiator grille.
  1. Install the radiator grille with the screw.
  2. Close the hood.
  1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to «Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system) .
  2. Remove the front bumper impact beam.
  1. Install the front bumper impact beam.
  2. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to «Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system) .
  1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to «Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system) Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper.
  2. Remove the front bumper impact beam.
  1. Install the front bumper impact beam.
  2. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to «Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system) Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper.
  1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to «Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system) .
  2. Remove the front bumper energy absorber.
  1. Install the front bumper energy absorber.
  2. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to «Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system) .
  1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to «Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/wheel-tire-system/#tires-and-wheels) in Tires and Wheels.
  2. Remove the screws and the mud guards.
  3. Remove the screws and the splash shields.
  4. Remove the screws behind the fascia.
  5. Remove the nuts behind the rear bumper energy absorber.
  6. Remove the rear cargo area trim panels. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Cargo Area Rear (Notchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) or «Trim Panel Replacement - Cargo Area Rear (Hatchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the bolts in the luggage compartment.
  8. Remove the bolts and the exterior trim panels beneath the taillamps.
  9. Remove the fascia screws beneath the taillamps.
  10. Remove the rear upper fascia screws.
  11. Remove the fascia.
  1. Install the fascia with the rear upper fascia screws. Tighten: Tighten the rear upper fascia screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
  2. Install the fascia screws beneath the taillamps.
  3. Install the exterior trim panels beneath the taillamps with the bolts. Tighten: Tighten the trim panel bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  4. Install the bolts in the luggage compartment. Tighten: Tighten the luggage compartment fascia bolts to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).
  5. Install the rear cargo area trim panels. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Cargo Area Rear (Notchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) or «Trim Panel Replacement - Cargo Area Rear (Hatchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  6. Install the nuts behind the rear bumper energy absorber. Tighten: Tighten the rear bumper energy absorber nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
  7. Install the screws behind the fascia. Tighten: Tighten the screws behind the fascia to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).
  8. Install the splash shields with the screws. Tighten: Tighten the splash shield screws to 1.5 N.m(13 lb in).
  9. Install the mud guards with the screws. Tighten: Tighten the mud guard screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
  10. Install the rear wheels. Refer to «Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/wheel-tire-system/#tires-and-wheels) in Tires and Wheels.
  1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to «Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system) .
  2. Remove the energy absorber.
  1. Install the energy absorber.
  2. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to «Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system) .
  1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to «Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system) .
  2. Remove the energy absorber.
  1. Install the energy absorber.
  2. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to «Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system) .
  1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to «Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system) .
  2. Remove the rear bumper impact beam.
  1. Install the rear bumper impact beam.
  2. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to «Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#bumper-system) .

Bumper and Fascia Description

The bumper systems are designed to sustain a collision into a fixed barrier at speeds between 4km/h (2.5 mph) and 8km/h (5 mph) without damage.

After absorbing the energy of a collision, these bumper systems restore themselves to their original position. Both the front and the rear bumpers feature an internal foam energy absorber and a polymer fascia cover. The rear bumper fascia must be removed before access can be gained to the energy absorber and the bumper. The front bumper assembly can be removed as a whole unit or the fascia cover can be removed separately.

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