Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the fog lamps to the fascia. Refer to FOG LAMP REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Install the fascia grilles to the fascia. Refer to FASCIA GRILLE REPLACEMENT .
- Position the fascia to the front of the vehicle.
- Secure the upper flange of the fascia to the fascia retainer with the push-pin retainers.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the upper flange to fascia retainer bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the front fascia upper flange bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Connect the fascia harness connector.
- Align the fascia to the fenders at the headlamp opening and flush the fender to the vertical joint.
- Install the fascia nuts to the forward studs on the right and left fender reinforcements.
Tighten
Tighten the front fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Align and flush the fascia to the fender at the horizontal joint.
- Install the fascia nuts to the rearward studs on the right and left front fender reinforcement.
Tighten
Tighten the front fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Install the wheelhouse to fascia bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the front wheelhouse to fascia bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
- Install the brake caliper cooling ducts to the fascia. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER COOLING DUCT REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Install the fascia close out panels. Refer to CLOSE OUT PANEL - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA LOWER .
- Install the lower fascia flange to radiator support screws.
Tighten
Tighten the front fascia lower flange to the radiator support screws to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
- Install the fascia to skid bar bracket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the front fascia to the skid bar bracket bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
- Install the air deflector. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA .
- Install the right and left outer valance. Refer to VALANCE PANEL REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Lower the vehicle.