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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the tie bar onto the lower radiator support.
  2. Install the tie bar bolts hand tight.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

    Important:  Ensure that the alignment is proper.

  3. Tighten the tie bar bolts.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the tie bar bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    Fig 1: Installing Tie Bar Bolts
    G01458703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the upper headlamp housing support screws.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the upper headlamp housing support screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    Fig 2: Installing Upper Headlamp Housing Support
    G01458704Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the radiator mounting bolts onto the rear side of the tie bar.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the radiator mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    Fig 3: Installing Torque Of Radiator Mounting Bolts
    G01458705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the tie bar to the radiator brace bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the tie bar using an extension.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the radiator brace bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  7. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT - LOWER and FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT - UPPER (W/O M74) or FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT - UPPER (W/M74) in ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM .
    Fig 4: Installing Upper Fan Shroud
    G01458706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the front end diagonal brace.
  9. Install the front end diagonal brace bolts.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the front end diagonal brace bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    Fig 5: Installing Front End Diagonal Brace
    G01458707Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the upper condenser mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the upper condenser mounting bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  11. Install the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT (EXCEPT AVALANCHE) or HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT (AVALANCHE) or HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT (CADILLAC) or HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT (HID) in Lighting Systems.
    Fig 6: Installing Headlamps
    G01458708Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the upper radiator baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT -- UPPER in Engine Cooling.
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Engine Electrical.
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