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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5876921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Lower Control Front Link (1) - Install

  2. GM5876920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

    Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (2) - Install NEW

  3. Front Lower Control Arm Front Nut (1) - Install
  4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (2) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  6. GM5324712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do NOT allow the ball stud to rotate while tightening the nut.

    Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 

  7. GM5512214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the left side charge air cooler assembly (1) to the vehicle.

  8. GM5512211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Charge Air Cooler Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications

  9. Charge Air Cooler Upper Bracket Nut (1) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
  10. GM5862986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the retainer (1) into the auxiliary water pump outlet upper hose connector.

  11. Install the auxiliary water pump outlet upper hose (2) to the left side charge air cooler ensuring that the retainer (1) is fully engaged.
  12. Radiator Outlet Hose Clip (3) - Install
  13. GM5867167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the retainer (1) into the auxiliary radiator outlet hose connector.

  14. Install the auxiliary radiator outlet hose (2) to the left side charge air cooler ensuring that the retainer (1) is fully engaged.
  15. GM5481345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Auxiliary Radiator Front Duct- Left Side (1) - Install

  16. GM5873051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Impact Bar (2) - Install

  17. Front Bumper Impact Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [8x] - Fastener Specifications
  18. Install the wiring harness.
  19. GM5485943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Horn- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install [2x]

  20. Horn Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  21. GM5873049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Bracket Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications

  22. Auxiliary Radiator Front Inlet Duct- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [2x]
  23. GM5420756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    { If equipped } Forward Range Radar Bracket (2) - Install

  24. { If equipped } Forward Range Radar Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
  25. { If equipped } Connect the electrical connector.
  26. GM5481344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Auxiliary Radiator Duct Retainer- Left Side (1) - Install [2x]

  27. GM5481342Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Auxiliary Radiator Duct Retainer- Left Side (1) - Install [3x]

  28. GM5839403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia (1) - Install - Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (without Blackwing) , or Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Blackwing) , or Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Blackwing CFV, CFZ)

  29. GM5482558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Auxiliary Radiator Rear Duct- Left Side (1) - Install

  30. GM5482555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Auxiliary Radiator Duct Retainer- Left Side (1) - Install [3x]

  31. GM5876914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield (1) - Install

  32. GM5876901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications

  33. GM5875528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheelhouse Liner- Left Side (3) - Move into position

  34. Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer- Left Side (2) - Install
  35. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
  36. GM5867672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.
    • Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

    Engine Front Splash Shield- Left Side (3) - Install

  37. Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt- Left Side (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
  38. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer- Left Side (2) - Install
  39. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  40. GM5867323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector- Outer (2) - Install

  41. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
  42. GM5873163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Lower Reinforcement- Left Side (2) - Install

  43. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
  44. GM5873162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (3) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications

  45. Front Bumper Fascia Lower Stiffener Bolt- Left Side (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  46. Front Bumper Fascia Bolt- Left Side (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications [6x]
  47. GM5873831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector (1) - Install

  48. Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
  49. GM5873833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the 2 chassis harness retainers (1).

  50. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  51. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  52. Fill the cooling system to the proper level. Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 GE 47716)
  53. Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.