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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers and Fascias 🢒 Front Fascia Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 63730 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front license plate.

    2. Object Number: 63686 Size: SH

    Important:  Use only the exact size square headed tool when removing or installing the plastic headed screws to avoid stripping the screw heads.

  2. Remove the plastic headed screws attaching the fascia license plate opening to the absorber.
  3. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    4. Object Number: 63733 Size: SH
  4. Remove the air deflector and the left and right outer valance.

    5. Object Number: 63693 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts attaching the fascia to the skid bar.

    6. Object Number: 63694 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts attaching the fascia to the radiator support.

    7. Object Number: 63701 Size: SH
  7. Remove the fascia lower close out panels.

    8. Object Number: 63695 Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolts attaching the wheelhouse panel to the fascia.

    9. Object Number: 63728 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the fascia harness connector.

    10. Object Number: 63697 Size: SH
  10. Remove the nuts from the fender reinforcement studs.

    11. Object Number: 63704 Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the front brake caliper cooling ducts from the fascia.
  12. Lower the vehicle.

    13. Object Number: 63697 Size: SH
  13. Remove the push-pins attaching the fascia upper flange to the fascia retainer.
  14. Remove the fascia.
  15. Transfer parts as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 63697 Size: SH
  1. Position the fascia to the front of the vehicle.
  2. Secure the upper flange of the fascia to the fascia retainer with push-pin retainers. Start at the center of the fascia and work outward.
  3. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    4. Object Number: 63728 Size: SH
  4. Connect the fascia harness connector.

    5. Object Number: 63697 Size: SH
  5. Align the fascia to the fenders at the headlamp opening and flush the fender to the vertical joint.
  6. Install the nuts attaching the fascia to the forward studs on the right and left fender reinforcements.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

    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.

  7. Align and flush the fascia to the fender at the horizontal joint.
  8. Install the nuts attaching the fascia to the rearward studs on the right and left front fender reinforcement.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 63695 Size: SH
  9. Install the bolts attaching the wheelhouse to the fascia.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the front wheelhouse to fascia bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 63704 Size: SH
  10. Install the brake caliper cooling ducts to the fascia. Refer to Front Fascia, Brake Air Inlet Duct .

    11. Object Number: 63701 Size: SH
  11. Install the fascia close out panels. Refer to Front Front Fascia Lower Close Out Panel .

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia close out panel bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 63694 Size: SH
  12. Install the screws attaching the lower fascia flange to the radiator support.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia lower flange to the radiator support screws to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 63693 Size: SH
  13. Install the bolts attaching the fascia to the skid bar bracket.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the fascia to the skid bar bracket bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 63686 Size: SH

    Important: Use only the exact size square headed tool when removing or installing the plastic headed screws to avoid striping the plastic screw heads.

  14. Install the plastic headed screws attaching the license plate opening to the absorber.

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the license plate opening to absorber screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).


    Object Number: 63730 Size: SH
  15. Install the license plate or insert.
    16. 15.1. Insert the insert upper tabs into slots in the fascia.
    15.2. Secure the insert or plate with screws.

    Object Number: 63733 Size: SH
  16. Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .

    17. Tighten
    Tighten the air deflector screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 63733 Size: SH
  17. Install the right and left outer valance. Refer to Front Bumper Valance Panel Replacement .

    18. Tighten
    Tighten the outer valance screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  18. Lower the vehicle