Installation Procedure
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- Install the horn(s) onto the radiator support. Refer to Horn Replacement - Left or to Horn Replacement - Right in Horns.
- Position the radiator support (1) onto the frame.
- Install the radiator support baffle (2).
- Install the lower radiator support nut and bolt at the frame (1).
Tighten: Tighten the radiator support nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
- Install the front upper and lower fender bolts (1) to the tie bar/radiator support (2). The left fender is shown, the right is similar. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front - Left and Fender Replacement - Front - Right .
Tighten: Tighten the front fender bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the battery tray support.
Tighten: Tighten the battery tray support bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Install the Air Cleaner Mounting Bracket. Refer to Mounting Bracket Replacement - Air Cleaner .
- Install the lower washer reservoir bolt (1) to the tie bar (2).
Tighten: Tighten the washer reservoir bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the upper washer reservoir bolt (1) to the tie bar (2).
Tighten: Tighten the reservoir bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the A/C condenser, if equipped. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
- Connect the electrical connector to the automatic recirculation switch.
- Reposition the power steering cooler and install the mounting bolts.
- Install the side air baffles. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Side in Engine Cooling.
- Install the upper air baffles. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Upper in Engine Cooling.
- Install the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if equipped). Refer to Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement in Automatic Transaxle 4T65-E.
- Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (EXC 8.1L) or Radiator Replacement (8.1L) in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the horn electrical connector. Refer to Horn Replacement - Left or to Horn Replacement - Right in Horns.
- Install the headlamp housing support (1) to the tie bar (2). The 15 series lower mounting position is shown. The 25 series mounting position is similar.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the tie bar, if equipped. Refer to Tie Bar Replacement - Upper in Engine Controls.
- Install the hood latch release bracket and cable. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .
- Install the park/turn signal lamp assemblies. Refer to Park/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Old Style) in Lighting Systems.
- Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Old Style) in Lighting Systems.
- Install the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement in SIR.
- Install the front bumper. Refer to Bumper Replacement - Front (Old Style) in Bumpers.
- Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (GMC) or Grille Replacement (Chevrolet) .
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L
- Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L
- Install the air intake duct. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L
- Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L
- Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1 in SIR.
- Connect 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.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.