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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Chevy C Cab/Chassis HD (GMT 400) 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Wheelhouse Panel Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cables. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    5. Object Number: 277568 Size: SH
  5. Remove the fender from the wheelhouse bolts (3).

    6. Object Number: 277570 Size: MH
  6. Remove the 2 bolts (4,5) holding the wheelhouse to the cowl mounting brackets (6,7).
  7. Remove the 3 support bolts that secure the wheelhouse to the radiator.
  8. Remove the wheelhouse panel from the vehicle.
  9. Tilt the panel out of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Tilt the panel into the vehicle. Install the wheelhouse panel to the vehicle.

    2. 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 3 support bolts and the nuts that secure the wheelhouse to the radiator.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 277570 Size: MH
  3. Install the 2 mounting bracket bolts (4,5) that secure the wheelhouse to the cowl.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 277568 Size: SH
  4. Install the bolts (3) and the nuts (2) that secure the fender to the wheelhouse.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  8. Install the battery.
  9. Connect the battery cables. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  10. Close the hood.