Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 1410

14-10 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
REPLACE
To replace, reverse the above procedure making sure the
front bumper is properly aligned with the front end sheet
metal.
REAR B U M P E R S
All rear bumpers except on station wagons contain a cen-
ter opening for access to the gasoline filler. The A Series
station wagon bumpers have a step built in (dual acting
tailgate only) for easier access to the rear compartment.
Shims may be required at the center hanger bar bracket
where the face bar is mounted to prevent possible rattles.
REMOVE
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G SERIES (Fig. 14-16)
1. Remove license lamp assembly.
2. Disconnect tail lamps.
3. From below bumper, remove bumper hanger to body
attaching bolts.
4. Support bumper
-
remove bumper bracket attaching
nuts.
5. Remove all bumper brackets and license door.
6. Remove tail lamp assemblies.
REMOVE
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B SERIES (EXCEPT STATION WAGON)
(Fig. 14-1
7)
1. Remove center bracket to frame attaching bolts.
2. Disconnect license plate lamp.
3. Support bumper and remove bumper hanger bracket
to frame attaching bolts.
4. Remove bumper hanger brackets and license door.
5. Remove rub strips.
REMOVE
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B SERIES STATION WAGON (Fig.
14-1 8)
1.
'
Disconnect license plate lamp.
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VIEW "A"
Fig. 14-1 6 G Series Rear Bumper Assembly