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Bracket Replacement-Front Bumper (2500)

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  1. Remove all related panels and components.
  2. Remove the damaged bumper bracket.
  3. Visually inspect the frame and restore all damage to factory specifications using 3-dimensional measuring.
    IMPORTANT: If the vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, discard original fasteners.
  4. Align the replacement bracket lower bolt holes with tow hook mounting locations and install the bolts (1) supplied.
    Fig 1: Installing Bracket Lower Bolts
    G01577713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Align the front edge of bracket with front edge of frame and mark upper bolt locations (1) on frame.
    Fig 2: Upper Bolt Locations
    G01577714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Rotate the bracket forward and drill 13 mm (1/2 in) holes in frame at upper bolt locations.
  7. Rotate the bracket back into position.
    Fig 3: Drilling Holes In Frame
    G01577715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  8. Install the fasteners supplied.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the torque bracket fasteners to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Installing Fasteners
    G01577716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.