Installation 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.
- Position the tie bar onto the lower radiator support.
- Install the tie bar bolts hand tight.
- Tighten the tie bar bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the tie bar bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the upper headlamp housing support screws.
Tighten: Tighten the upper headlamp housing support screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the radiator mounting bolts onto the rear side of the tie bar.
Tighten: Tighten the radiator mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the tie bar to the radiator brace bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the tie bar using an extension.
Tighten: Tighten the radiator brace bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Lower or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (W/O M74) or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (W/M74) or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (W/HP2) in Engine Cooling.
- Install the front end diagonal brace.
- Install the front end diagonal brace bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the front end diagonal brace bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the upper condenser mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the upper condenser mounting bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Old Style) in Lighting Systems.
- Install the upper radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Upper in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the alignment is proper.