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Installation Procedure

GM5343463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
NOTE:

Temporarily install the radiator support for proper fit.

NOTE:

Spreading tool will be need to be installed at the lower section of the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement to allow for radiator support to be installed.

  1. Position radiator support (1) to vehicle using 3 - dimensional measuring equipment.
    GM4895126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  2. Drill 6.7 mm (17/64") hole (1) through radiator support for rivet installation. [2X]
    GM5343463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the radiator support (1) from the vehicle
  4. Prepare all mating surfaces for welding as necessary.
  5. Apply weld-thru coating or equivalent to all welding surfaces. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
    GM4895123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Only remove E-coat where adhesive will be applied.

    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  6. Clean and prepare radiator support and vehicle for adhesive according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
  7. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces of radiator support and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
    GM5343463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install radiator support (1) to vehicle and clamp into place.
  9. Radiator Support Body Bolt (1) >> Install [2X] Body Upgrade Mount Replacement
    GM4895128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  10. Install rivets (1) in radiator support. [SR1 2X] Fastener Specifications
    GM5343461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  11. Install spot welds (1) on radiator support. [6X]
    GM5343458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  12. Install spot welds (1) on radiator support. [2X]
    GM4895132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  13. Install spot welds (1) on radiator support. [3X]
    GM4895137Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  14. Install spot welds (1) on radiator support. [7X]
    GM5343453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Chevrolet ONLY

    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  15. Drill 6.7 mm (17/64") hole (1) through front compartment upper side rail sectioning for rivet installation. [1X]
    GM5343466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Temporarily install the front compartment upper side rail sectioning for proper fit.

  16. Position front compartment upper side rail sectioning (1) to vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment.
    GM5343452Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  17. Drill 6.7 mm (17/64") hole (1) through front compartment upper side rail sectioning for rivet installation. [3X]
    GM5343466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove the front compartment upper side rail sectioning (1) from the vehicle.
  19. Prepare all mating surfaces for welding as necessary.
  20. Apply weld-thru coating or equivalent to all welding surfaces. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
    GM5343455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Only remove E-coat where adhesive will be applied.

    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  21. Clean and prepare front compartment upper side rail sectioning and vehicle for adhesive according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
  22. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces of front compartment upper side rail sectioning and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
    GM5343457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Chevrolet ONLY

    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  23. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces of front compartment upper side rail sectioning and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
    GM5343466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  24. Install front compartment upper side rail sectioning (1) to vehicle and clamp into place.
    GM5343467Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  25. Install rivets (1) in front compartment upper side rail sectioning. [SR1 3X] Fastener Specifications
    GM5343470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left shown, right similar.

  26. Install spot welds (1) on front compartment upper side rail sectioning. [11X]
  27. Install radiator upper support.
  28. Install radiator support diagonal brace.
  29. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
    30. NOTE:

    Before refinishing, refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

  30. Paint the repaired area. Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
  31. Install all related panels and components.
  32. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1, 5W4)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
  33. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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