Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 671

14-2 1968 P O N T I A C SERVICE M A N U A L
Fig. 14-1 Pontiac Front Bumper
REAR BUMPERS
All rear bumpers except on station wagon and
Firebird contain a center opening for access to the
gasoline filler. All Tempest models (except station
wagons) and Grand Prix have taillight assemblies
mounted in the bumper.
Shims may be required at the center hanger bar
bracket where the face bar is mounted to prevent
possible rattles.
REMOVE PONTIAC OR TEMPEST BUMPER
(Figs. 1 4 - 7 7 thru
74-75)
1. Disconnect all lights contained in or attached
to the bumper.
2. Support bumper; on Pontiac, loosen two forward
frame attaching bolts and remove two rear bolts.
On Tempest, remove all four bolts.
3. Remove face bar attaching bolts in license
plate area.
4. Remove all face bar to frame attaching bars and
braces, filler panel and lower valance panel (Pontiac
only) and fuel filler door.
5. Remove taillight or back-up light assemblies.
REMOVE FIREBIRD BUMPER
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle (Fig. 14-16).