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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the fender to vehicle.
    2. Fig 1: Rear Right Lower Fender Bolt
    GM629325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the rear lower fender bolt.

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

    3. Fig 2: Right Fender To Radiator Support Bolts
    GM629322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the fender to radiator support bolts.

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

    4. Fig 3: Grille Ends To Fender Fasteners
    GM370264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Fasten the right front grille clip to the fender.
    5. Fig 4: Right Fender To Door Hinge Bolts
    GM629320Courtesy 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 5: Fender To Upper Cowl Bracket & Bolt
    GM629315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.

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

    7. Fig 6: Wheelhouse Panel, Fender & Push-In Retainers
    GM629339Courtesy 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 7: Wheelhouse Panel Bracket
    GM402051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the wheelhouse panel bracket, if equipped.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the wheelhouse panel bracket nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    • Tighten the wheelhouse panel bracket bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  9. Install the right side battery tray, if equipped. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
  10. Install the coolant surge tank. Refer to SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT .
  11. Install the air filter housing.
    12. Fig 8: Right Fender To Cowl Support Brace
    GM629328Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the right fender to cowl support brace, if equipped.

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

  13. Install the right hood spring assembly. Refer to Hood Link Replacement .
  14. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
    15. Fig 9: Right Cowl Vent Grille Panel Outboard Section
    GM629332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
  16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (SINGLE BATTERY) or BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (AUXILIARY BATTERY) .
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