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SPECIFICATIONS FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Fastener Tightening Specs Application Center Hood Latch Support Bolts Engine Splash Shield Bolts Front Fender Bolts and Nuts Front Wheelhouse Panel Liner Bolts Hood Hinge Mounting Bolts Hood Mounting Bolts Hood Secondary Catch and Primary Latch Bolts

Specification Metric English 8 N.m 70 lb in 10 N.m 89 lb in 20 N.m 15 lb ft 10 N.m 89 lb in 20 N.m 15 lb ft 13 N.m 9 lb ft 15 N.m 11 lb ft

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS HOOD ADJUSTMENT

Fore-aft adjustment may be made by moving the hood within the elongated hinge holes. Vertical adjustment at the front may be made by adjusting the hood bumpers up or down. Fore-Aft Adjustment

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Fig. 1: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise the hood. 2. Support the hood. 3. Loosen the hood (1) mounting bolts. NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Adjust the hood to the front fender clearance gap to between 2.5-5.5 mm (0.10-0.22 in) on each side of the hood. Tighten the hood mounting bolts. Tighten: Tighten the hood mounting bolts to 13 N.m (9 lb ft). 5. Remove the hood support. 6. Lower the hood. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:56 PM

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Vertical Adjustment

1. Raise the hood. 2. Rotate the hood bumpers (1).

Fig. 2: Rotating Hood Bumpers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Adjust the height of the hood bumpers (1) until hood front clearances are flush at a measurement of within -1.5 to +1.5 mm (-0.06 to +0.06). 4. Lower the hood. HOOD BUMPER REPLACEMENT

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Removal Procedure

Fig. 3: Rotating Hood Bumpers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Remove the hood front bumper (1) from the vehicle by unscrewing. Installation Procedure

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Fig. 4: Rotating Hood Bumpers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the hood front bumper (1). Turn the bumper all the way down. 2. Perform the vertical hood adjustment. Refer to Hood Adjustment . 3. Lower the hood. HOOD REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure

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Fig. 5: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Install protective covers over the front fenders (2) to prevent paint damage.

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Fig. 6: Hood Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Remove the 2 plastic retainers (3) at the rear of the hood insulator (1). 4. Fold back the hood insulator (1) in order to access the nozzles and supply hose.

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Fig. 7: Windshield Washer Nozzles and Supply Hose Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 5. Remove the windshield washer nozzles (2) and supply hose (1) from the hood (3).

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Fig. 8: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 6. Mark the position of the hood hinges on the hood to ease assembly. 7. Remove the 2 mounting bolts which secure the hood (1) to each of the hood hinges (3). 8. Remove the hood with the aid of a helper. Installation Procedure

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Fig. 9: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. IMPORTANT: Before installing the hood, be sure to apply anti-corrosion treatment to the hood and hood hinge mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings. 1. Install the hood (1) with the aid of a helper to the hood hinges (3), aligning the mating marks. Secure the hood with 2 mounting bolts at each hinge. Do not tighten fully.

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Fig. 10: Windshield Washer Nozzles and Supply Hose Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the windshield washer nozzles (2) and supply hose (1) to the hood (3).

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Fig. 11: Hood Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Reposition the hood insulator (1) and secure with the 2 plastic retainers (3).

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Fig. 12: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 4. Remove the protective covers from the front fenders (2). 5. Adjust the hood if necessary. Refer to Hood Adjustment . HOOD HINGE REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure

1. 2. 3. 4.

Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement . Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement . Remove the left front fender, if necessary. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front - Left . Remove the right front fender, if necessary. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front Right .

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Fig. 13: Removing/Installing Hood Hinge Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 5. Mark the position of the hood hinges to ease assembly. 6. Remove the hinge bolts from the hood. 7. Remove the hood hinge (1). Installation Procedure

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Fig. 14: Removing/Installing Hood Hinge Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

IMPORTANT: When replacing the hood hinge, apply anti-corrosion treatment to the hinge and the body mating surface, and to the hinge and the hood mating surface. Refer to AntiCorrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings. 1. Install the hood hinge (1) to the vehicle, aligning the mating marks. Secure the hinge with the 2 mounting bolts. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM

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Tighten: Tighten the hinge bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). 2. 3. 4. 5.

Install the left front fender, if removed. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front - Left . Install the right front fender, if removed. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front - Right . Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement . Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .

HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure

Fig. 15: Hood Latch Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM

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1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Remove the following components from the vehicle: The plastic retainer The 3 bolts (3)

Fig. 16: Hood Latch and Release Cable Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Disconnect the hood latch release cable (1). 4. Remove the hood latch (2) from the vehicle. Installation Procedure MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM

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Fig. 17: Hood Latch and Release Cable Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the hood latch release cable (1) to the hood latch (2).

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Fig. 18: Hood Latch Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the hood latch (1) to the vehicle. Secure the latch with the 3 bolts (3) and one plastic retainer but do not tighten fully. NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Make the following adjustments to the hood latch: The striker shaft lines up with the center groove of the latch. The hood is flush with the front fender. Refer to Hood Adjustment . Tighten: Tighten the hood latch bolts to 8 N.m (70 lb in). MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM

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4. Lower the hood. HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure

Fig. 19: Hood Latch Release Cable Handle and Instrument Panel Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Remove the hood secondary catch and primary latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement . 3. Gently pry the hood primary latch release cable handle (1) from the lower instrument panel (2) using a taped flat bladed screwdriver. 4. Remove the hood primary latch release cable from the hood primary latch release cable handle (1). MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM

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5. Remove the two left wheel house panel inner fasteners, to access cable.

Fig. 20: Mechanic's Wire & Release Cable Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 6. Attach a piece of mechanic's wire (1) to both ends of the hood primary latch release cable (2).

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Fig. 21: Cable and Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 7. Pull the cable (1) from the grommet (2) and out of the interior of the vehicle. 8. Remove the hood primary latch release cable from the vehicle.

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Fig. 22: Mechanic's Wire & Release Cable Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 9. Remove the mechanic's wire (1) from the cable (2). Leave the mechanic's wire (1) in position to aid in the cable (2) installation process. Installation Procedure

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Fig. 23: Mechanic's Wire & Release Cable Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Attach the mechanic's wire (1) to the hood primary latch release cable (2). Guide the hood primary latch release cable into the vehicle with mechanic's wire (1). Remove the mechanic's wire (1) from the hood primary latch release cable (2). Install the hood primary latch release cable (2) to the hood primary latch release cable handle.

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Fig. 24: Hood Latch Release Cable Handle and Instrument Panel Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 5. Install the hood primary latch release cable handle (1) to the lower instrument panel (2).

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Fig. 25: Mechanic's Wire & Release Cable Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 6. Guide the cable (2) into position and remove the mechanic's wire (1).

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Fig. 26: Hood Latch and Release Cable Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 7. Install the hood primary latch release cable (1) to the hood secondary catch and primary latch (2). 8. Install the hood secondary catch and primary latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement . 9. Install the two left wheel house panel inner fasteners. 10. Lower the hood. HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM

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Fig. 27: Remove Hood Latch Release Handle Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Gently pry the hood latch release handle (1) from the I/P drivers knee bolster trim (2).

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Fig. 28: Hood Latch Cable and Release Handle Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Remove the hood latch release cable (1) from the hood latch release handle (2). 3. Remove the hood latch release handle (2) from the vehicle. Installation Procedure

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Fig. 29: Hood Latch Cable and Release Handle Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the hood latch release cable (1) to the hood latch release handle (2).

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Fig. 30: Installing Hood Release Latch Handle Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the hood release latch handle (1) to the I/P drivers knee bolster trim (2). HOOD INSULATOR REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure

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Fig. 31: Hood Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Remove the following components from the hood (2): The 8 plastic retainers The hood insulator (1) Installation Procedure

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Fig. 32: Hood Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the hood insulator (1) to the hood (2). Secure the insulator with the 8 plastic retainers. 2. Lower the hood. HOOD HOLD-OPEN ROD REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure

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Fig. 33: Hood Hold-Open Rod, Retaining Clip and Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Raise and suitably support the hood. Remove the hood hold-open rod (1) from the retaining clip (3). Rotate the hold-open rod (1) from the normal rest position 90 degrees counterclockwise. Pull forward and remove the hold-open rod (1) from the grommet (2).

Installation Procedure

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Fig. 34: Hood Hold-Open Rod, Retaining Clip and Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Install the hold-open rod (1) to the grommet (2). Push in and rotate the rod (1) 90 degrees clockwise. Install the hold-open rod (1) into the retaining clip (3). Lower the hood.

FENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONT - LEFT Removal Procedure

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Fig. 35: Body Panel Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

Raise and support the hood. Remove the left fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender . Remove the left wheelhouse panel (1). Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement . Remove the front fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers. Remove the left rocker molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory

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Molding) . 6. Remove the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems. 7. Remove left rear inner fender splash guard.

Fig. 36: Removing/Installing Front Fender Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 8. Remove the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.

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Fig. 37: Front Fender Door Jam Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 9. Remove the 2 front fender to door jamb (3) bolts.

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Fig. 38: Top Front Fender Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 10. Remove the top 2 front fender bolts (1).

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Fig. 39: Left Front Fender Bolt Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 11. Remove the 1 bolt (2) from the front of the left front fender. 12. Remove the left front fender (1) from the vehicle. Installation Procedure

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Fig. 40: Left Front Fender Bolt Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the front fender (1) to the vehicle. Secure the fender with the 1 bolt (2). Tighten: Tighten the front fender bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

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Fig. 41: Top Front Fender Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the top 2 front fender (1) bolts. Tighten: Tighten the top front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM

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Fig. 42: Front Fender Door Jam Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Install the 2 door jamb (3) to front fender bolts. Tighten: Tighten the door jamb to front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

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Fig. 43: Removing/Installing Front Fender Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 4. Install the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt. Tighten: Tighten the front fender to rocker panel bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). 5. Install left fender rear inner splash guard. 6. Install the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems. 7. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM

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8. Install the left rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory Molding) . 9. Install the left wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement . 10. Install the left fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender . 11. Close hood panel. FENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONT - RIGHT Removal Procedure

Fig. 44: Body Panel Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM

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NOTE:

When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Raise and support the hood. Remove the right fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender . Remove the right wheelhouse panel (1). Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement . Remove the front fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers. Remove the right rocker molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory Molding) . 6. Remove the right head lamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems. 7. Remove hood assist rod. Refer to Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement . 8. Remove right rear inner fender splash guard.

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Fig. 45: Removing/Installing Front Fender Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 9. Remove the right front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.

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Fig. 46: Front Fender Door Jam Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 10. Remove the 2 right front fender to door jamb (3) bolts.

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Fig. 47: Top Front Fender Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 11. Remove the top 2 right front fender bolts (1).

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Fig. 48: Left Front Fender Bolt Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 12. Remove the 1 bolt (2) from the front of the right front fender. 13. Remove the right front fender (1) from the vehicle. Installation Procedure

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Fig. 49: Left Front Fender Bolt Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the front fender (1) to the vehicle. Secure the fender with the 1 bolt (2). Tighten: Tighten the front fender bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

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Fig. 50: Top Front Fender Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the top 2 front fender (1) bolts. Tighten: Tighten the top front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM

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Fig. 51: Front Fender Door Jam Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Install the 2 door jamb (3) to front fender bolts. Tighten: Tighten the door jamb to front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

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Fig. 52: Remove/Install Front Fender Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 4. Install the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt. Tighten: Tighten the front fender to rocker panel bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). 5. Install right fender rear inner splash guard. 6. Install hood assist rod. Refer to Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement . 7. Install right headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM

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8. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers. 9. Install the right rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory Molding) . 10. Install the right wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement . 11. Install the right fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender . 12. Close hood panel. SUPPORT REPLACEMENT - CENTER Removal Procedure

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Fig. 53: Air Temperature Sensor and Center Support Connector Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Remove the hood secondary catch and primary latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement . 2. Remove the input air temperature sensor (2) connector from the center support (1). 3. Remove the upper fascia plastic retainer from the top of the center support.

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Installation Procedure

Fig. 55: Hood Latch Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the center support (2) to the vehicle. Secure the support with the 2 bolts. Tighten: Tighten the center support bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

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Fig. 56: Air Temperature Sensor and Center Support Connector Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the input air temperature sensor (2) connector to the center support (1). 3. Install the hood secondary catch and primary latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement . 4. Install the upper fascia plastic retainer to the top of the center support. AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure

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Fig. 57: Air Inlet Grille Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer System. 2. Remove the following components from the vehicle: The 2 plastic retainers (1) The air inlet grille panels (2) 3. Remove the rear hood seal from the air inlet grille panel, if necessary. Refer to Seal Replacement - Hood Rear . Installation Procedure

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Fig. 58: Air Inlet Grille Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the rear hood seal to the air inlet grille panel, if removed. Refer to Seal Replacement - Hood Rear . 2. Install the air inlet grille panels (2) to the vehicle. 3. Install the 2 plastic retainers (1). 4. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer System. SEAL REPLACEMENT - HOOD REAR Removal Procedure

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Fig. 59: Rear Hood Seal Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Remove the following components from the vehicle: The rear hood seal (1). The 7 plastic retainers. Installation Procedure

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Fig. 60: Rear Hood Seal Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the 7 rear hood seal plastic retainers to the seal (1). 2. Install the rear hood seal (1) to the air inlet grille panels. 3. Lower the hood. WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

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Fig. 61: Body Panel Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Remove fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender in Body Front End. 3. Remove the bolts and plastic retainers from wheel house panel. 4. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory Molding) in Exterior Trim. 5. Disengage the plastic retainers from the wheel house panel. 6. Remove the wheel house panel (1) from the fender. Installation Procedure MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM

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NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Fig. 62: Body Panel Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the wheel house panel (1) to the fender. 2. Secure the wheel house panel (1) with the bolts and the plastic retainers. Tighten: Tighten the wheelhouse panel bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in). 3. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory Molding) in Exterior Trim. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM

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4. Install the fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender in Body Front End. 5. Lower the vehicle. SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - LEFT Removal Procedure

Fig. 63: Splash Shield, Bolt and Retainers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM

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2. Remove the following components from the vehicle: The 2 bolts (3) The 4 retainers (2) The engine splash shield (1) Installation Procedure

Fig. 64: Splash Shield, Bolt and Retainers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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1. Install the engine splash shield (1) to the vehicle. Secure the splash shield with the 2 bolts (3) and the 4 retainers (2). Tighten: Tighten the engine splash shield bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in). 2. Lower the vehicle. SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - RIGHT Removal Procedure

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Fig. 65: Splash Shield, Bolts and Retainers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information. 2. Remove the following components from the vehicle: The 2 bolts (1) MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM

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The 5 retainers (2) The engine splash shield (3)

Installation Procedure

Fig. 66: Splash Shield, Bolts and Retainers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM

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NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the engine splash shield (3) to the vehicle. Secure the splash shield with the 2 bolts (1) and the 5 retainers (2). Tighten: Tighten the engine splash shield bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in). 2. Lower the vehicle.

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