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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Bumper Fascia Lower Close Out Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 63701 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front fascia lower close out panel to wheelhouse panel bolts.
  3. Remove the valance panel.
  4. Remove the front fascia lower close out panel to fascia bolts.
  5. Remove the close out panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 63701 Size: SH
  1. Position the close out panel to the wheelhouse panel and to the fascia.
  2. Install the close out panel to fascia bolts.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the close out panel to wheelhouse panel bolts.

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

  4. Install the valance panel.

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

  5. Lower the vehicle.