上汽通用别克汽车维修手册-1d.pdf

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 INFORMATION Front and rear bumper bar facia assemblies fitted to VX Series Models are of polypropylene material. The centre of the front bumper bar facia is attached to a steel bumper support beam which, in turn, is attached to longitudinal frame members and to the front fender sheet metal on each side. The rear bumper bar facia is attached to the body at the sides and at the rear. Steel bumper support beam is attached to rear longitudinally. 2. SERVICE OPERATIONS 2.1 PAINT SYSTEM The paint system for the bumper bar facias is relatively straightforward as long as the correct materials are used. Normal re-finish lacquers will not adhere to polypropylene/EPDM bumpers. CAUTION: Thorough cleaning and the use of Holden’s approved paint and additives is required. Other materials and methods may damage the plastic or lead to premature paint failure. The following service recommendations are compiled to guide Dealerships on the correct materials and methods to be employed when re-finishing bumper bars and also preparing new parts for service installation. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS Front and rear bumper bars installed on VX Series models are made from high impact strength Polypropylene/EDPM plastic. It is essential that only Holden’s approved methods, materials, paints etc; be employed when paint repair operations are performed and when preparing new parts for installation to the vehicles. The Hol