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Removal Procedure

  1. Front Bumper Fascia (2) - Remove - Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with RC1)Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with WTX)
    GM5537676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Apply two layers of masking tape to the painted surface around the top edge of the air inlet grille panel extensions (1) to prevent paint damage.
    GM5523134Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully release the air inlet grille panel extension clips.
  4. Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension (1) - Remove
  5. Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainer (1) - Remove
    GM5532143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal (2) - Remove
  7. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Steel Wheel)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Aluminum Wheel)
  8. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
    GM5513751Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
    GM5513753Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Front Wheelhouse Liner (1) - Remove
    GM5513756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Front Fender Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove
    GM5577805Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Pull the front fender insulator (2) down and out from the front fender.
  13. Using the appropriate tool, release the foam insulation on the front compartment side rail baffle (1) from the fender.
    GM4999140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Front Bumper Fascia Guide Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
    GM5540987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Front Bumper Fascia Guide (2) - Remove
  16. Assist Step Bolt (1)@Rocker Panel - Loosen [3x]
    GM5527483Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Assist Step Bolt (1)@Rocker Panel - Remove [6x]
    GM5527820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Slide the assist step (1), out from under the loosened bolts, and remove.
    GM5527895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Rocker Panel Molding Bolt (1) - Remove
    GM5586892Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
    GM5587629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Using an appropriate trim tool, release the lower rocker panel molding retainers and pull the rocker panel molding (1) away from the body side outer panel.
    GM5586893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Using an appropriate trim tool, release the upper rocker panel molding retainers and pull the rocker panel molding (1) away from the body side outer panel.
  23. Rocker Panel Molding (1) - Remove
  24. Headlamp Bolt (1) - Remove
    GM5577859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    25. NOTE:

    Apply a double layer of masking tape to the windshield to prevent damaging the windshield.

  25. Front Fender Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
  26. Front Fender Bolt (3) - Loosen
  27. Front Fender Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
    GM5577860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  28. Front Fender Nut (2) - Remove
  29. Headlamp Bolt (3) - Remove
  30. Front Fender (1) - Remove
    GM5577861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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