Your Nissan's bumper system has a handful of hardworking parts that help it diffuse and distribute the force of impact in collisions. The bumper you see on the exterior of your Nissan is a trim piece that's mostly for looks, but tucked underneath, you'll find a bumper impact bar, bumper impact absorber, and several mounting brackets to hold your bumper in place.
Your Nissan Bumper Impact Bar is a metal piece that is designed to spread out energy from impact in a crash. If your vehicle is hit on any part of the bumper, the Bumper Impact Bar may help to absorb and distribute some of the force into vehicle frame components that are engineered to collapse in a way that can protect vehicle occupants (these areas are called "crush points"). The Bumper Impact Bar can also decrease the level of force that the driver and passengers experience in a crash.
Because your Bumper Impact Bar is crucial for safety in a crash, you definitely should not perform a temporary repair on a warped or damaged bar. Instead, replace the Bumper Impact Bar entirely to be sure that your bumper components and vehicle frame can perform as they need to in a crash. Shop Nissan Genuine Parts for a new Bumper Impact Bar that's been custom-fitted for your vehicle's exact specifications. Then, head to a nearby Nissan authorized dealer or service site for professional installation.
This Bumper Impact Bar (part number 620329HS1A) fits the following: Nissan Altima 2016-2018. Click on the What This Fits link for further details.
REINFORCE-FRONT BUMPER CENTER,INNER
Fits Altima