Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement

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Fig 1: Front End Upper Tie Bar

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the radiator grille reinforcement support. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement . Remove the radiator support diagonal brace. Refer to Radiator Support Diagonal Brace Replacement . Remove the upper fan shroud bolts. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (Non-HP2) , Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (HP2) . Remove the upper radiator bolts. Refer to Radiator Replacement (Non HP2) , Radiator Replacement (HP2) . Remove the upper condenser bolts. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (Gas) .
1	Upper Tie Bar Bolt (Qty: 6) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Upper Tie Bar Brace Bolt (Qty: 2) Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
3	Upper Tie Bar