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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  3. GM5394612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.

    Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

  4. Front Tire Front Air Deflector (2) - Remove
  5. GM5422163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  6. Front Bumper Fascia Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  7. GM5421515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.
    • Components removed for graphic clarity.
  8. Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]
  9. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove [4x]
  10. Engine Front Splash Shield (3) - Remove
  11. GM5422180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Components removed for graphic clarity.

    Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [7x]

  12. Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (2) - Remove [4x]
  13. Front Wheelhouse Liner (3) - Remove
  14. GM5440606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the left side upper front bumper fascia bolt (2).

  15. GM5440608Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the right side upper front bumper fascia bolt (2).

  16. GM5468709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Screw (1) - Remove [3x]

  17. GM5407644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Screw (1) - Remove [6x]

  18. Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [5x]
  19. Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Retainer (3) - Remove [2x]
  20. GM5440611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]

  21. GM5440614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    On the left side of the front bumper fascia carefully push a small nylon wedge between the front bumper fascia (1), the front bumper fascia guide (2), and the front headlamp (3). Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool into the fascia slot and depress the snaps one at a time and pull on the fascia at the same time to gradually remove the left side of the front bumper fascia.

  22. GM5440613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Reposition the front bumper fascia on the right side to gain access to the electrical connector (1).

  23. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  24. GM5440614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    On the left side of the front bumper fascia carefully push a small nylon wedge between the front bumper fascia (1), the front bumper fascia guide (2), and the front headlamp (3). Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool into the fascia slot and depress the snaps one at a time and pull on the fascia at the same time to gradually remove the left side of the front bumper fascia.

  25. GM5408645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With the aid of an assistant, remove the fascia (1) -

  26. GM5420756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Support Brace Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  27. NOTE:

    Forward range radar sensor will be with the bracket.

  28. Forward Range Radar Bracket (2) - Remove
  29. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  30. GM5422202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  31. Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace (2) - Remove
  32. GM5485943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Horn Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  33. Horn (2) - Reposition [2x]
  34. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  35. GM5412380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Reposition the wiring harness.

  36. Front Bumper Impact Bar Bolt (1) - Remove [8x]
  37. Front Bumper Impact Bar (2) - Remove
  38. GM5482555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Auxiliary Radiator Duct Retainer (1) - Remove [3x]

  39. GM5482558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Auxiliary Radiator Rear Duct (1) - Remove

  40. GM5481342Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Auxiliary Radiator Duct Retainer (1) - Remove [3x]

  41. GM5481344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Auxiliary Radiator Duct Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]

  42. GM5481345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Auxiliary Radiator Front Duct (1) - Remove

  43. GM5512211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Charge Air Cooler Upper Bracket Nut (1) - Loosen

  44. Charge Air Cooler Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
  45. GM5512214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Reposition the engine auxiliary radiator assembly (1).

  46. GM5482168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt (1) - Remove

  47. Battery Negative Cable Ground (2) Reposition
  48. GM5492236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Body Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  49. Body Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket (2) - Reposition
  50. GM5519282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Conditioning Refrigerant Heat Exchanger Clip (1) - Release

  51. Engine Control Module Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  52. Engine Control Module Bracket Nut (3) - Remove
  53. Engine Control Module Bracket (4) - Reposition
  54. GM5519304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Slide the transmission control module and connector (1) from the bracket rear ward to reposition.

  55. GM5397993Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Quantity of retainers may vary based on option content.

    Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove

  56. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove
  57. Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (3) - Remove
  58. GM5398000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Remove

  59. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove
  60. Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove
  61. GM5398001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]

  62. GM5398004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Air Deflector - (1) Remove

  63. GM5520395Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  64. GM5493917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Right side shown, left side similar.

    Charge Air Cooler Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  65. Charge Air Cooler Bracket (2) - Remove
  66. GM5495357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Front Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  67. Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
  68. GM5495360Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Front Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  69. GM5319930Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Reposition any wiring harness retainers.

  70. Slide the front bumper energy absorber (1) out from the front compartment side rail.