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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 724 (BUMPER SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPERINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the fog lamps to the fascia. Refer to Fog Lamp Replacement - Front .
  2. Install the fascia grilles to the fascia. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement  .
    3. Fig 1: Fascia Upper Flange At Fascia Retainer Push-Pins And Bolts
    GM419048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the fascia to the front of the vehicle.
  4. Secure the upper flange of the fascia to the fascia retainer with the push-pin retainers.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the upper flange to fascia retainer bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front fascia upper flange bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    7. Fig 2: Fascia Harness Connector
    GM63728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the fascia harness connector.
    8. Fig 3: Fender Reinforcement Studs
    GM419046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Align the fascia to the fenders at the headlamp opening and flush the fender to the vertical joint.
  9. Install the fascia nuts to the forward studs on the right and left fender reinforcements.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  10. Align and flush the fascia to the fender at the horizontal joint.
  11. Install the fascia nuts to the rearward studs on the right and left front fender reinforcement.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

    12. Fig 4: Wheelhouse Panel At Fascia Bolts
    GM63695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the wheelhouse to fascia bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front wheelhouse to fascia bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    13. Fig 5: Brake Caliper Cooling Duct At Wheelhouse Panel
    GM63704Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the brake caliper cooling ducts to the fascia. Refer to Brake Caliper Cooling Duct Replacement - Front  .
  14. Install the fascia close out panels. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower  .
    15. Fig 6: Fascia At Radiator Support Bolts
    GM405780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the lower fascia flange to radiator support screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front fascia lower flange to the radiator support screws to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    16. Fig 7: Front Fascia At Skid Bar Bolts
    GM63693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the fascia to skid bar bracket bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front fascia to the skid bar bracket bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    17. Fig 8: Air Deflector At Left And Right Outer Valance
    GM63733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front Bumper Fascia  .
    18. Fig 9: Outer Valance Panel & Bolts
    GM376741Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the right and left outer valance. Refer to Valance Panel Replacement - Front  .
  19. Lower the vehicle.
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