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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Use J 38778  to remove the push-in retainer (3) holding the left engine splash shield to the lower flange of the engine compartment side rail.
  4. Remove the screws (2) from the left engine splash shield.
  5. Disconnect the clips holding the electrical harness.
    Fig 1: Removing Left Engine Splash Shield
    G01559600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the left splash shield.
  7. Use J 38778  to remove the push-in retainers (1) holding the right engine splash shield to the lower flange of the engine compartment side rail.
  8. Remove the right fender liner as required. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement 
  9. Remove the screws (3) from the right engine splash shield.
  10. Disconnect the clips to the electrical harness.
  11. Remove the right engine splash shield from the lower flange of the engine compartment side rail.
    Fig 2: Removing Right Engine Splash Shield
    G01559601Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.