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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the fender to vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the rear lower fender bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear lower fender bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Rear Lower Fender Bolt
    G01578946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the fender to radiator support bolts and retainer.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the radiator support bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Fender To Radiator Support Bolts & Retainer
    G01578947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the left front grille clip to the fender.
    Fig 3: Connecting Left Front Grille Clip To Fender
    G01578948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the fender to door hinge bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the door hinge bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Install Fender To Door Hinge Bolts
    G01578949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper cowl bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Installing Fender To Upper Cowl Bracket Bolt
    G01578950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the push-in retainers (2) in order to attach the wheelhouse panel (1) to the fender (3).
  8. Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 6: Installing Push-In Retainers
    G01578951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the windshield washer hose to the clips on the fender.
    Fig 7: Connecting Windshield Washer Hose To Clips On Fender
    G01578952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the hood latch release cable to the clips.
  11. Install the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 8: Connecting Hood Latch Release Cable To Clips
    G01578953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the wheelhouse panel bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the wheelhouse bracket nuts and bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 9: Installing Wheelhouse Panel Bracket
    G01578954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the left fender to cowl support brace.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the cowl support brace bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  14. Install the left hood spring assembly.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hood spring bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  15. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement   . 
    Fig 10: Installing Left Fender To Cowl Support Brace
    G01578955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the left outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
  17. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (SINGLE BATTERY) or BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (AUXILIARY BATTERY) .
    Fig 11: Installing Left Outboard Cowl Vent Grille Trim Piece
    G01578956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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