Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support & Screws

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the upper radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Yukon) , Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Cadillac) . Remove the headlamp assemblies upper bolts. Remove the hood latch cable from the reinforcement. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
1	Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Screw (Qty: 7) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Procedure Remove the hood latch cable from the radiator grille reinforcement support.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the upper radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Yukon) , Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Cadillac) .
Remove the headlamp assemblies upper bolts.
Remove the hood latch cable from the reinforcement. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .

Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Screw (Qty: 7)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)

Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support
Procedure
Remove the hood latch cable from the radiator grille reinforcement support.