Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable, if equipped. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.
- Lift up the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece in order to release the clips to the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
- Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
- Remove the right hood spring assembly. Refer to Hood Link Replacement .
- Remove the fender to cowl support brace, if equipped.
- Remove the right side battery tray, if equipped. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the wheelhouse panel bracket, if equipped.
- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L.
- Remove the coolant surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the push-in retainers (2) in order to detach the wheelhouse panel (1) from the fender (3).
- Remove the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.
- Open the door.
- Remove the fender to door hinge bolts.
- Release the right front grille clip from the fender.
- Remove the fender to radiator support bolts.
- Remove the rear lower fender bolt.
- Remove the right fender from the vehicle.