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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the fender to vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the rear lower fender bolt.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the rear lower fender bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Lower Fender Bolt
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  3. Install the fender to radiator support bolts and retainer.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the radiator support bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    Fig 2: Installing Fender To Radiator Support Bolts
    G01458653Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the left front grille clip to the fender.
    Fig 3: Connecting Left Front Grille Clip To Fender
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  5. Install the fender to door hinge bolts.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the door hinge bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    Fig 4: Installing Fender To Door Hinge Bolts
    G01458655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the upper cowl bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    Fig 5: Installing Fender To Upper Cowl Bracket Bolt
    G01458656Courtesy 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 in Wiring Systems.
    Fig 6: Installing Push-In Retainers
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  9. Connect the windshield washer hose to the clips on the fender.
    Fig 7: Connecting Windshield Washer Hose To Fender Clip
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  10. Connect the hood latch release cable to the clips.
  11. Install the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
    Fig 8: Connecting Hood Latch Release Cable To Clips
    G01458659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the wheelhouse panel bracket.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the wheelhouse bracket nuts and bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    Fig 9: Installing Wheelhouse Panel Bracket
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  13. Install the left fender to cowl support brace.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the cowl support brace bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  14. Install the left hood spring assembly.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the hood spring bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  15. Install the hood. Refer to HOOD REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 10: Tightening Hood Spring Bolt
    G01458661Courtesy 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 in Engine Electrical.
    Fig 11: Installing Left Outboard Cowl Vent Grille Trim Piece
    G01458662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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