Front Bumper Reinforcement: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove front fascia.
Remove end plugs in ends of bumper after removing screws in front of bumper.
Remove attaching bolts from bumper reinforcement to adapter plate through ends of the bumper. (Fig 1 ).

Fig 1: Front Bumper Reinforcement
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
If beam is damaged, the adapter plate to rail welds will have to be cut off