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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) 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 (Old Style) in Lighting Systems.
  4. Remove the upper condenser mounting bolts.
    5. Fig 1: Upper Condenser Mounting Bolts
    GM373067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts from the front end diagonal brace.
  6. Remove the front end diagonal brace.
    7. Fig 2: Front Diagonal Brace & Bolts
    GM400853Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Lower or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (W/O M74) or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (W/M74) or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (W/HP2) in Engine Cooling.
  8. Remove the tie bar to radiator brace bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the upper radiator support using an extension.
    9. Fig 3: Tie Bar To Radiator Brace & Bolts
    GM401547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the radiator mounting bolts from the rear side of the tie bar.
    10. Fig 4: Radiator & Mounting Bolts
    GM373066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the tie bar bolts.
    11. Fig 5: Tie Bar & Bolts
    GM373069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the upper headlamp housing support screws.
    12. Fig 6: Upper Headlamp Housing Support & Screws
    GM371705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the tie bar.
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