Bracket Replacement-Front Bumper (2500)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Remove the damaged bumper bracket.
- 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.
- Align the replacement bracket lower bolt holes with tow hook mounting locations and install the bolts (1) supplied.
- Align the front edge of bracket with front edge of frame and mark upper bolt locations (1) on frame.
- Rotate the bracket forward and drill 13 mm (1/2 in) holes in frame at upper bolt locations.
- Rotate the bracket back into position.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the fasteners supplied.
Tighten
Tighten the torque bracket fasteners to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).