SECTION 1D - BUMPER BARS

IMPORTANT:

Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section

00 CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage.

1. GENERAL I NFORMATI O N

1.1 VX SERIES II MODELS

Front and rear bumper f ac ia ass emblies f itted to VX Series II Models car ry over from VX Series I Models, noting the

following:

• The styling of the front grille as fitted to Executive and Acclaim has changed from the vertical bar design to a

cross hatch design.

For further information relating to bumper bars as fitted to VX Series II Models, refer to

Section 1D BUMPER BARS in the VX Series I Service Information.

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1.2 VU SERIES II MODELS

Front bumper facia assemblies fitted to VU Series II Models carry over from VX Series I Models. The rear

bumperette assemblies fitted to VU Series II Models carry over from VU Series I Models, noting the following:

• The styling of the front grille as fitted to Utility has changed from the vertical bar design on to a cross hatch

design.

For information relating to front bumper bars as fitted to VU Series II Models, refer to Section 1D BUMPER BARS

in the VX Series I Service Information.

For further information relating to rear bumper bars as fitted to VU Series II Models, refer to

Section 1D BUMPER BARS in the VU Series I Service Information.

1.3 WH SERIES II MODELS

Front and rear bumper facia assemblies fitted to WH Series II Models carry over from WH Series I Models, noting

the following:

• A chrome rear licence plate surround has been added to the Caprice rear bumper bar facia.

For further information relating to bumper bars as fitted to WH Series II Models not covered in this Section, refer to

Section 1D BUMPER BARS in the WH Series I Service Information.

2. SERVICE OPERATIONS

2.1 REAR LICENCE PLATE SURROUND - CAPRICE

REMOVE

1. Remove the rear licence plate lamps, refer to

2.14 LICENCE PLATE LAMP/BULB in Section

12B LIGHTING SYSTEM in the WH Series I

Service Information.

2. Remove the rear bumper bar assembly, refer to

2.4 REAR BUMPER BAR ASSEMBLY in Section

1D BUMPER BARS in the WH Series I Service

Information.

3. Using a thin flat tip screwdriver, carefully pry off the

three r etaining clips ( 1) retaining the upper edge of

the licence plate surround (2) to the rear bumper

bar facia (3).

4. Using a thin flat tip screwdriver, carefully pry the

seven razor type clips (4) off the retaining tabs (5)

located around the perimeter of the number plate

surround.

NOTE 1: There are numerous extra retaining tabs on

the rear licence plate surround. If one of the retaining

tabs is damaged during the removal procedure, the

nearest spare tab should be used on installation.

NOTE 2: The razor type clips used to secure the

licence plate surr ound to the rear bum per bar fac ia are

easily damaged during this procedure. Ensure

sufficient spare parts are available prior to attempting

to remove the rear licence plate surround.

Figure 1D-1

REINSTALL

The reinstallation procedure for the rear licence plate

surround is the reverse of the removal procedure.