Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Upper Tie Bar & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement . Remove the upper fan shroud bolts. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (Non-HP2) . Remove the upper radiator bolts. Refer to Radiator Replacement (4.3, 4.8, 5.3, and 6.0L) or Radiator Replacement (LLM) . Remove the upper condenser bolts. Refer to Condenser Replacement . Remove fastener holdong air deflector Remove right/left headlamps Headlamp Replacement (GMC HD) or Headlamp Replacement (Chevrolet)
1	Upper Tie Bar Bolts (Qty: 6) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Upper Tie Bar Brace Bolts (Qty: 2) Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
3	Upper Tie Bar