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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5877068Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the front cradle sheer plate (2) between the front bumper fascia center air deflector and the driveline and front suspension cradle and raise into position.

  2. Ensure that the left and right side wheelhouse liners (1) are positioned in place under the front cradle sheer plate (2).
  3. GM5877073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 

  4. GM5877036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Crossmember Brace Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [8x] - Fastener Specifications 

  5. Front Cradle Shear Plate Nut (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 
  6. Front Cradle Shear Plate Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications 
  7. Remove the jack.
  8. GM5862911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Retainer (2) - Install

  9. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
  10. GM5876696Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Front Compartment Air Deflector- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install

  11. GM5876673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Front Bumper Fascia Lower Stiffener Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (3) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications 

  12. Front Compartment Air Deflector Retainer- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install [2x]
  13. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications 
  14. Lower the vehicle.