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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Front Fender
    GM330090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the front fender to the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the front fender upper bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front fender upper bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Front Fender Lower Bolts
    GM330087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the front fender lower bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front fender lower bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    4. Fig 3: View Of Front Fender Brace Bolt
    GM598596Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the front fender front brace bolt to the body.

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

    5. Fig 4: View Of Front Fender Rear Bracket Bolt
    GM598595Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the front fender rear center bracket to the front fender bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front fender rear center bracket to the front fender bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    6. Fig 5: View Of Front Fender Rear Brace Bolt
    GM330081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the front fender rear brace bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front fender rear brace bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel in Exterior Trim.
  8. Install the bumper fascia to the front fender. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper .
  9. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  10. Install the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  11. Remove the tape from the edges of the fender.
  12. Close the hood.
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