GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2001 🢒 Regal 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors

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

    2. Object Number: 457548 Size: SH
  2. Remove the radiator lower air deflector bolts.
  3. Remove the radiator lower air deflector.

    4. Object Number: 530677 Size: SH

    Important: Left side shown the right side is opposite.

  4. Remove the radiator side air baffle push-in retainers.
  5. Remove the radiator side air baffles.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 530677 Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator side air baffles to the vehicle.
  2. Install the radiator side air baffle push-in retainers.
  3. Install the radiator lower air deflector.

    4. Object Number: 457548 Size: SH

    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.

  4. Install the radiator lower air deflector bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the radiator bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  5. Lower the vehicle.