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Removal Procedure

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  1. 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.
  2. Fig 1: Right Cowl Vent Grille Panel Outboard Section
    GM629332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  5. Remove the right hood spring assembly. Refer to Hood Link Replacement .
  6. Remove the fender to cowl support brace, if equipped.
  7. Fig 2: Right Fender To Cowl Support Brace
    GM629328Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the right side battery tray, if equipped. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  9. Remove the wheelhouse panel bracket, if equipped.
  10. Fig 3: Wheelhouse Panel Bracket
    GM402051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the air filter housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L.
  12. Remove the coolant surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  13. Remove the push-in retainers (2) in order to detach the wheelhouse panel (1) from the fender (3).
  14. Fig 4: View Of Wheelhouse Panel & Push-In Retainers
    GM401885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.
  16. Fig 5: Fender To Upper Cowl Bracket & Bolt
    GM629315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Open the door.
  18. Remove the fender to door hinge bolts.
  19. Fig 6: Right Fender To Door Hinge Bolts
    GM629320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Release the right front grille clip from the fender.
  21. Fig 7: Grille Ends To Fender Fasteners
    GM370264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the fender to radiator support bolts.
  23. Fig 8: Right Fender To Radiator Support Bolts
    GM629322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the rear lower fender bolt.
  25. Fig 9: Rear Right Lower Fender Bolt
    GM629325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the right fender from the vehicle.