Grille Replacement Base , Limited-Z-71 Tahoe
Removal Procedure
- Remove the bolts (5, 6) holding the grille (4) to the vehicle.
- Remove the screw holding the grille to the latch support.
- Remove the screws holding the grille to the radiator support.
- Unsnap the grille from the filler panel and the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Snap the grille and the filler panel into place.
- Install the filler panel to the vehicle with the bolts.
- Install the screws (5, 6) holding the grille to the radiator support.
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.
- Install the screw
holding the grille to the latch support.
Tighten
Tighten the grille screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- Install the parking lamps and the sidemarkers with the screws.
Grille Replacement C3500HD
Removal Procedure
- Remove the radiator grille.
Refer to
Grille Replacement
.
- Remove the five screws that retain the lower grille to the core
support.
- Remove the three screws in each front fender well that retains
the lower grille to the fender extension.
- Remove the lower grille.
Installation Procedure
- Install the lower grille.
- Install the three screws in each front fender well in order to
retain lower grille to the fender extension.
- Install the five screws that retain lower grille to the core support.
- Install the radiator grille.
Grille Replacement Luxury
Removal Procedure
- Remove the parking lamps and the sidemarker screws.
- Remove the bolts(5,6)
holding the grille to radiator outer bracket.
- Remove the screw holding the grille to the latch.
- Remove the screws holding the grille to the radiator support.
- Unsnap the grille from the filler panel and from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Snap the grille and the
filler panel into place.
- Install the filler panel to the vehicle with the bolts.
- Install the screws (5,6) holding the grille to the radiator support.
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.
- Install the screw
holding the grille to thelatch support.
Tighten
Tighten the grille screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- Install the parking lamps and the sidemarkers with the screws.