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BUMPERS 14-7
only and the distance between inner upper brace and
frame filled in with shims. Bolts may then be installed
to secure brace to frame.
REAR LICENSE PLATE HOUSING
The rear license plate housing may be removed from
the vehicle by removing the license plate and removing
the retaining screws as shown in Figure 9.
Fig. 9 - Rear License Plate Housing
GENERAL DESCRIPTION-CAMARO
The Camaro front and rear bumpers are of a single
piece wrap around design. The front license plate bracket
functions as a bumper support between the valance panel
and bumper. Holes in the underside of bumpers, slightly
inboard of lower bumper bracket bolt, provide for new
jack load rest stud for jacking purposes.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (Fig. 10)
Removal
1. Raise and support front end of vehicle.
2. Remove bolts securing bumper support brackets to
frame.
3. Remove bolts, one on each side at fender extension
panels, securing bumper to outer bumper bracket.
4. Remove screws and nuts securing license plate
bracket to valance panel and remove bumper from
vehicle.
Disassembly
1. Remove bolts attaching two support brackets to
bumper.
2. Remove screw and nut securing license plate bracket
to bumper.
Assembly
Assemble the front bumper following the disassembly
procedure in reverse order. Install all bolts loosely; do
not tighten any bolts until all bolts are installed.
Installation
1. Position assembled bumper on frame horns aligning
holes in bumper brackets with those in frame.
2. Loosely install bolts, lock washers, and nuts. .Note
3.
the eight sided adjustment washers (fig. 10) are
placed in the tab of each bumper bracket. Dial the
adjustment washers in the tabs as required to posi-
tion the bumper at the correct mounted height.
Tighten all bolts securely and lower vehicle.
REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY (Fig. 11)
Removal
1. Raise and support rear end of vehicle.
2. Remove bolts securing bumper brackets to frame
and rear fenders.
3. Remove screws securing license plate bracket to
body and remove bumper from vehicle.
Disassembly
1. Remove bolts securing four support brackets to
bumper.
2. Remove rivets securing license plate bracket to
bumper.
Assembly
Assemble the rear bumper following the disassembly
procedure in reverse order. Install all bolts loosely; do
not tighten any bolts until all bolts are installed.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
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