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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Front Upper Fascia Support Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 457296 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the bolts from the center support bracket at the front bumper fascia.
  4. Remove the center support bracket from the hood latch center support.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 457296 Size: SH
  1. Align the center support bracket to the hood latch center support and to the upper support.
  2. Install the bolts to the hood latch center support and hand tighten.

    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 bolt to the front bumper fascia upper support.

    4. Tighten

    1. Tighten the bolt to the front bumper fascia upper support to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
    2. Tighten the bolts to the hood latch center support to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
  4. Install the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Close the hood.