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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Upper Fender Bolts
    GM1309239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the fender with the upper fender bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper fender bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in)  .

    2. Fig 2: Identifying Fender Bolts
    GM1309229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Reposition the air inlet weatherstrip to its original position.
  3. Install the bolt at the base of the windshield pillar.

    Tighten:  Tighten the windshield pillar fender bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in)  .

    4. Fig 3: Identifying Fender Bolts Behind Fascia
    GM1309227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the bolts at the base of the fender.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower fender bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in)  .

  5. Install the front fender bolts behind the front fascia.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front fender bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in)  .

    6. Fig 4: View Of Front Fascia Bolt
    GM1309225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the front fascia to its original position.
  7. Install the bolts securing the front fascia to the fender.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front fascia-to-fender bolts to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)  .

  8. Install the front headlamp to its original position.
  9. Install the front wheel well splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement .
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