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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the fender to vehicle.
    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).

    Fig 1: Installing Rear Lower Fender Bolt
    G01578988Courtesy 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).

    Fig 2: Installing Fender To Radiator Support Bolts
    G01578989Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Fasten the right front grille clip to the fender.
    Fig 3: Right Front Grille Clip To Fender
    G01578990Courtesy 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).

    Fig 4: Installing Fender To Door Hinge Bolts
    G01578991Courtesy 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).

    Fig 5: Installing Fender To Upper Cowl Bracket Bolt
    G01578992Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the push-in retainers (2) in order to attach the wheelhouse panel (1) to the fender (3).
    Fig 6: Installing Push-In Retainers
    G01578993Courtesy 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. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
    Fig 7: Installing Wheelhouse Panel Bracket
    G01578994Courtesy 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   . 
    Fig 8: Installing Right Fender To Cowl Support Brace
    G01578995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
  16. Connect the negative battery cable. BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (SINGLE BATTERY) or BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (AUXILIARY BATTERY) .
    Fig 9: Installing Right Outboard Cowl Vent Grille Trim Piece
    G01578996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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