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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5872932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace (3) - Install

  2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  4. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  5. GM5839407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace (3) - Install

  6. Install the engine wire harness retainers to the front end sheet metal cross brace.
  7. Front Suspension Strut Upper Mounting Nut (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  8. Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications 
  9. GM5864524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Air Upper Baffle (3) - Install

  10. Radiator Air Upper Baffle Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  11. Radiator Air Upper Baffle Retainer (1) - Install [5x]
  12. GM5865881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Plenum Front Panel (1) - Install

  13. GM5865879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Plenum Front Panel Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications 

  14. Plenum Front Panel Nut (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications 
  15. GM5422039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Plenum Front Panel Nut (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications 

  16. Plenum Front Panel Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications 
  17. Install the forward lamp wiring harness extension (3) into the plenum front panel.
  18. Connect the electrical connector.
  19. GM5499583Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Inlet Deflector Water Deflector (1) - Install

  20. GM5499581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Inlet Deflector Water Deflector Retainer (1) - Install [2x]

  21. GM5420344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Windshield Wiper System Module (2) - Install

  22. Windshield Wiper System Module Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  23. Connect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.
  24. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  25. GM5420286Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Windshield Wiper System Module Shield (1) - Install

  26. GM5417442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Install

  27. Connect the windshield washer nozzle hose to the windshield washer pump hose.
  28. Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer (1) - Install [6x]
  29. GM5862927Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Front Compartment Side Sight Shield- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install [2x]

  30. Front Compartment Side Sight Shield Retainer- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [6x]
  31. GM5865291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install [2x]

  32. Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [4x]
  33. GM5421986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install [2x]

  34. Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainer - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [4x]
  35. GM5417116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [2x]

  36. Remove the masking tape from the top edge of the left and right side service parts.
  37. Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water with a clean towel, remove any left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.
  38. GM5325063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Clean the left and right side windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft splines with a soft wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arms (3).

  39. Windshield Wiper Arm- Left Side and Right Side (3) - Install [2x]
  40. Windshield Wiper Arm Nut- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  41. Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [2x]
  42. GM5416557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    If required, realign the windshield wipers to their respective alignment circles (1) on the windshield.

  43. Lubricate the windshield with clean washer fluid.
  44. Run the windshield wipers for two complete cycles then turn off the windshield wipers.
  45. Ensure the windshield wipers are in the full park position.
  46. Inspect the windshield wipers for proper position to the alignment circles (1) on the windshield.