GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Frame and Underbody 🢒 Rear Tow Hook Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .

    5. Object Number: 1156809 Size: SH
  5. Remove the welds (1) attaching the tow hook to the impact bar.

    6. Object Number: 1156802 Size: SH
  6. Remove the tow hook (1) from the impact bar.

Installation Procedure
  1. Clean and prepare all of the welded surface and apply 3M weld-thru coating P/N 05916 or equivalent as necessary.

    2. Object Number: 1156805 Size: SH
  2. Position the tow hook (1) to the center of the impact bar.

    3. Object Number: 1156809 Size: SH
  3. Using a metal inert gas (MIG) welder, weld a 51 mm (2 in) stitch along the tow hook to the impact bar in 4 places (1).
    4. • Front
    • Rear
    • Inboard side
    • Outboard side
  4. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
  5. Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
  6. Install all related panels and components.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .