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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the fender to vehicle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: Rear Left Lower Fender Bolt
    GM401886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the rear lower fender bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear lower fender bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the fender to radiator support bolts and retainer.

    Tighten:  Tighten the radiator support bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: Left Fender To Radiator Support Bolts & Retainer
    GM349817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the left front grille clip to the fender.
    5. Fig 3: Grille Ends To Fender Fasteners
    GM370264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the fender to door hinge bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the door hinge bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    6. Fig 4: Left Fender To Door Hinge Bolts
    GM349818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper cowl bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    7. Fig 5: Fender To Upper Cowl Bracket & Bolt
    GM401888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the push-in retainers (2) in order to attach the wheelhouse panel (1) to the fender (3).
    8. Fig 6: View Of Wheelhouse Panel & Push-In Retainers
    GM401885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
  9. Connect the windshield washer hose to the clips on the fender.
    10. Fig 7: Windshield Washer Hose & Clips
    GM369708Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the hood latch release cable to the clips.
    11. Fig 8: Hood Latch Cable Retainer Clips
    GM349786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  12. Install the wheelhouse panel bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the wheelhouse bracket nuts and bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    13. Fig 9: Wheelhouse Panel Bracket
    GM401869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the left fender to cowl support brace.

    Tighten:  Tighten the cowl support brace bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    14. Fig 10: Left Fender To Cowl Support Brace
    GM349812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the left hood spring assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the hood spring bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  15. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  16. Install the left outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
    17. Fig 11: View Of Cowl Vent Grille Panel Outboard Section
    GM334315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.
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