Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors for Buick Regal 1998

Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors Lower

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



2. Remove the radiator lower air deflector bolts.
3. Remove the radiator lower air deflector.

1. Install the radiator lower air deflector.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the radiator lower air deflector bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the radiator lower air deflector bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft)

3. Lower the vehicle.

Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors Side

1. Raise the Hood.




Important: Left side shown the right side is opposite.

2. Remove the radiator side air baffle push-in retainers.
3. Remove the radiator side air baffle(s).

1. Install the radiator side air baffle(s) to the vehicle.
2. Install the radiator side air baffle push-in retainers.
3. Lower the hood.