Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Reposition the inflatable restraint front end sensor. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement .
3. Reposition the engine control module. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
4. Reposition the power brake booster auxiliary pump. Refer to Power Brake Booster Auxiliary Pump Replacement .
5. Reposition the suction hose. Refer to Suction Hose Replacement .
6. Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
7. Reposition the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (Acadia, OUTLOOK, Traverse) or Radiator Replacement (Enclave) .
8. Remove the front bumper impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .
9. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Traverse with TVP) or Headlamp Replacement (Acadia) or Headlamp Replacement (Enclave) or Headlamp Replacement (OUTLOOK) .
10. Remove the hood primary and secondary latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)

Procedure

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors/harnesses as needed.
2. Transfer any parts as needed.