GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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
  7. 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
  3. Install the tie bar fasteners.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the tie bar fasteners to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

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