Installation Procedure

Install the following components if removed:
1. 1.1
  
  Install the air deflector to the bumper impact bar. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA (PICKUPS & UTILITIES) or AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA (OPTIONAL) .
2. 1.2
  
  Install the license plate bracket. Refer to LICENSE BRACKET REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Install the bumper impact bar to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in CAUTIONS & NOTICES article.
Install the bolts and the nuts that retain the bumper impact bar to the frame.
Tighten

Tighten the bumper impact bar to the frame bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

Fig 1: Locating Front Bumper Impact Bar
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the fog lamp connectors, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Lighting Systems.
- HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT in EXTERIOR LIGHTS article.
- FOG LAMP REPLACEMENT - FRONT (XTREME) in EXTERIOR LIGHTS article.
Install the nuts and the bolts that retain the bumper impact bars to the brace.
Tighten

Tighten the bumper impact bar to the brace bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
Install the front wheel opening flare extension, if equipped. Refer to WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT - FRONT (XTREME) or WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT - FRONT (ALL EXCEPT XTREME) in EXTERIOR TRIM article.
Install the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in BODY FRONT END article.
Install the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (GMC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET) in EXTERIOR TRIM article.