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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Acadia)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Enclave)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Traverse) .
  2. Tie the condenser radiator fan module to the upper bumper support.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Cooler & Nuts
    GM1852425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the power steering cooler nuts (2).
  5. Position the power steering cooler (1) securely out of the way.
    6. Fig 2: Locating Upper Bumper Support Bolts
    GM1857004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the lower 2 bolts from the upper bumper support.
  7. Support the frame with a jack stand.
    8. Fig 3: Front Crossmember Brace And Bolts
    GM1855951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the front crossmember brace bolts (3).
    9. NOTE:

    When the frame insulator bolts are removed, always discard the bolts and replace with new bolts.

  9. Remove the front frame to body bolts (2).
  10. Remove the front crossmember brace (1).
    11. Fig 4: View Of Radiator Support & Bolts
    GM1857002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the radiator support bolts.
  12. Remove the radiator support.
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