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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the upper radiator baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT -- UPPER in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove 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.
  4. Remove the upper condenser mounting bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Procedure Tie Bar Upper
    G01458697Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts from the front end diagonal brace.
  6. Remove the front end diagonal brace.
  7. Remove the 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 2: Removing Bolts From Front End Diagonal Brace
    G01458698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the tie bar to radiator brace bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the upper radiator support using an extension.
    Fig 3: Removing Tie Bar To Radiator Brace Bolts
    G01458699Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the radiator mounting bolts from the rear side of the tie bar.
    Fig 4: Removing Radiator Mounting Bolts From Rear Side Tie Bar
    G01458700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the tie bar bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Tie Bar Bolts
    G01458701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the upper headlamp housing support screws.
  12. Remove the tie bar.
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Headlamp Housing Support Screws
    G01458702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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