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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Chevy K Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Upper Front Fender Reinforcement Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1703383 Size: SH
  1. Open the vehicle hood.
  2. Remove the reinforcement bolt (2).
  3. Remove the fender support bolt (1).
  4. Using a flat bladed tool, separate the upper (3) from the bonding adhesive securing it to the fender.
  5. Remove the upper reinforcement (3) from the fender.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1703383 Size: SH
  1. Remove any old panel bonding adhesive from the fender.
  2. Apply panel bonding adhesive (5) to the upper reinforcement.
  3. Install upper reinforcement (3) onto the fender.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the fender bolt (1).

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

  5. Install the reinforcement bolt (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Close the vehicle hood. Verify correct fender alignment.