Installation Procedure

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Install the cushions (1) as necessary and raise the chassis accordingly.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the body mount bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
Install the park brake equalizer intermediate cable. Perform the following steps:
1. 3.1. Pull rearward on the park brake cable to the original position.
2. 3.2. Secure the cable retaining tabs to the frame.
3. 3.3. Install the intermediate cable end to the equalizer.
4. 3.4. Install the nut to the threaded end of the intermediate cable.
  Tighten
  
  Tighten the nut to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
  
  Fig 1: Installing Cushions
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the running boards, if equipped. Refer to ASSIST STEP REPLACEMENT (BODY MOUNT) or ASSIST STEP REPLACEMENT (SIERRA PRO) .
Lower the vehicle.
Install the master cylinder. Perform the following steps:
1. 6.1. Mount the master cylinder to the brake booster.
2. 6.2. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts.
  Tighten
  
  Tighten the nuts to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).
Install the front lamp harness ground bolt (1).
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
Install the front bumper. Refer to BUMPER REPLACEMENT-FRONT (OLD STYLE) or BUMPER REPLACEMENT-FRONT (NEW STYLE GMC) or BUMPER REPLACEMENT - FRONT (NEW STYLE CHEVROLET) in Bumpers.

Fig 2: Installing Front Lamp Harness Ground Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.