GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the wheelhouse liner panel. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1269967  Size: SH
  5. Remove the retainers from the front pickup box side panel brace.

  6. Object Number: 1270488  Size: SH
  7. Remove the front pickup box side panel brace from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1270488  Size: SH
  1. Install the front pickup box side panel brace to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1269967  Size: SH
  3. Install the front pickup box side panel brace retainers.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  5. Install the wheelhouse liner panel. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.