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Bracket Replacement - Front Bumper (2500)

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    Fig 1: Installing Bolts
    GM671498Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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.
  4. IMPORTANT: If the vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, discard original fasteners.
  5. Align the replacement bracket lower bolt holes with tow hook mounting locations and install the bolts (1) supplied.
  6. Align the front edge of bracket with front edge of frame and mark upper bolt locations (1) on frame.
    Fig 2: Upper Bolt Locations
    GM671426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Fig 3: Drilling Holes In Frame
    GM671416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Rotate the bracket forward and drill 13 mm (1/2 in) holes in frame at upper bolt locations.
  9. Rotate the bracket back into position.
  10. Fig 4: Rotating Bracket Into Position
    GM671509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  11. Install the fasteners supplied.

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