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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 SSR 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1251381 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.1L.
  4. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  5. Remove the tie bar fasteners.

    6. Object Number: 1251380 Size: SH
  6. Remove the tie bar from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1251380 Size: SH
  1. Install the tie bar into the vehicle.

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


    Object Number: 1251381 Size: SH
  2. Install the tie bar fasteners.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the tie bar fasteners to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  3. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  4. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.1L.
  5. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  6. Close the hood.