2008 Dodge Avenger Frame And Bumpers

2008 Dodge Avenger SE

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Frame & Bumpers Avenger & Sebring

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Frame & Bumpers Avenger & Sebring

BUMPERS

SPECIFICATIONS

IORQUE SPECIFICATIONS BUMPERS

IORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Table Caption: This table lists torque specifications, in foot-pounds, for various automotive components, primarily related to front and rear bumper reinforcements, suspension crossmembers, and related brackets.

CLOSEOUT-LOWER FASCIA FRONT REMOVAL

• 1 . Remove fasteners (5) to lower closeout.

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Fig 2: Identifying Closeout-Front Lower Fascia Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

• 2 Remove pins (1) to lower closeout. push
• 3 Remove the front lower fascia.

INSTALLATION

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Fascia Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1. Install closeout panel (1) onto fascia (3) push pins (2) and screws (4).
2. 2 Install fasteners (5).

FASCIA-FRONT REMOVAL

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• Remove air inlet pin (4) and air-box fastener (2) push
• 2 Remove pins (2) and fascia fasteners (1) from grille. grille push

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• 3_ Lift vehicle and on both the left and right remove two splash shield fasteners (1) and eight pins.
• 4 Remove splash shields from vehicle.
• 5 Remove closeout panel. See REMOVAL
• 6 Slide fascia forward disengaging from pins. push
• 7 . If equipped, disconnect lamp connectors. fog
• 8 Disconnect the side marker electrical connectors . lamp
• 9 Remove fascia from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

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• 1 . Raise vehicle.
• 2 Raise fascia up to vehicle and connect connectors if equipped. fog lamp
• 3 Connect the side marker lamp electrical connectors.
• 4 Slide fascia into push pins ensuring proper seat.
• 5 Install closeout panel fasteners and pins. See INSIALLATION push
• 6 Install right and left splash shield fasteners and push pins.
• 7 Lower vehicle.

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• 8 Place onto fascia. grille
• 9 Install pins (2) and fascia fasteners (1 ). Refer to INSIALLAIION grille push

10. Install air box inlet pin (4) and fastener (2) push

FASCIA-REAR

REMOVAL

AVENGER

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• Open decklid.
• 2 Remove upper fascia push (1) pins
• 3 Raise vehicle.

4. Remove lower fascia push pins (1)

• 5 Remove left and right splash shield pins and fasteners. push

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• 6 Remove fascia fastener (2)
• 7 Slide fascia rearward from pins (1 ) push
• 8 Disconnect wire connector (1) and (2).

SEBRING SEDAN

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• 1 . Release decklid latch and open decklid.
• 2 Remove three push-in fasteners (1) attaching center of fascia to rear closure panel.
• 3 Remove two wheelhouse fasteners and back splash shields exposing fascia to fender hidden fastener (1). pull

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• 4 Remove lower fascia fasteners (2)
• 5 . Slide fascia rearward to disengage hooks holding fascia to bottom of quarter panel.
• 6 Remove fascia from vehicle.

AVENGER

• 1 . Raise vehicle.
• 2 Connect license plate wire connectors (1) and (2)

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• Slide rear fascia onto fascia locators (1).
• 4 Install fastener (2)
• 5 Install left and right splash shield push pins and fasteners.
• 6 Install lower fascia pins (1). push
• 7 . Lower vehicle.
• 8 Raise decklid.

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• 9 Install upper fascia push pins.

SEBRING SEDAN

1. Ensure that the energy management foam is properly installed in rear fascia.
2. 2 Position fascia on vehicle.
3. 3 Slide fascia forward to engage hooks attaching fascia to bottom of quarter panel.
4. 4 Install push-in fasteners (1) attaching center of fascia to trunk opening.
5. 5 Install screws (2) attaching fascia to quarter panel at wheelhouse opening.

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• 6 Install lower fascia fasteners .
• 7 . Install fasteners attaching rear splash shields to wheelhouse.

REINFORCEMENT-BUMPER FRONT

REMOVAL

1. Remove front fascia. See REMQVAL:
2. 2 Remove hood latch fasteners 1) and move hood latch out of way.
3. 3 Remove left and right brace fasteners (2) and braces .
4. 4 Remove left and right horn fasteners and horn. Refer to REMOVAL

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• 5 Remove ambient temperature sensor from bumper reinforcement. Refer to REMOVAL
• 6 Remove coolant lines pins from bumper reinforcement. push
• 7 . Remove bumper reinforcement fasteners and bumper from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

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• 1 . Place bumper reinforcement up to vehicle and install fasteners. Tighten to 27 N.m (239 inch Ibs.)-
• 2 Install coolant line pins to bumper. push
• 3 Install ambient temperature sensor. Refer to