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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
    G01458672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the fender to radiator support bolts.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the radiator support bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    Fig 2: Installing Fender To Radiator Support Bolts
    G01458673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Fasten the right front grille clip to the fender.
    Fig 3: Fastening Right Front Grille Clip To Fender
    G01458674Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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
    G01458675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the upper cowl bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    Fig 5: Tightening Torque Of Upper Cowl Bracket Bolt
    G01458676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the push-in retainers (2) in order to attach the wheelhouse panel (1) to the fender (3).
    Fig 6: Installing Push-In Retainers
    G01458677Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the wheelhouse panel bracket, if equipped.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the wheelhouse panel bracket nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    • Tighten the wheelhouse panel bracket bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  9. Install the right side battery tray, if equipped. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
  10. Install the coolant surge tank. Refer to SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
  11. Install the air filter housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L.
    Fig 7: Installing Wheelhouse Panel Bracket
    G01458678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the right fender to cowl support brace, if equipped.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the cowl support brace bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  13. Install the right hood spring assembly. Refer to HOOD LINK REPLACEMENT  .
  14. Install the hood. Refer to HOOD REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 8: Tightening Torque Of Cowl Support Brace Bolts
    G01458679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
  16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Engine Electrical.
    Fig 9: Installing Right Outboard Cowl Vent Grille Trim Piece
    G01458680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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