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Grille Replacement Base , Limited-Z-71 Tahoe

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 277565  Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolts (5, 6) holding the grille (4) to the vehicle.
  2. Remove the screw holding the grille to the latch support.
  3. Remove the screws holding the grille to the radiator support.
  4. Unsnap the grille from the filler panel and the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 277565  Size: SH
  1. Snap the grille and the filler panel into place.
  2. Install the filler panel to the vehicle with the bolts.
  3. Install the screws (5, 6) holding the grille to the radiator support.
  4. 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.

  5. Install the screw holding the grille to the latch support.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the grille screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Install the parking lamps and the sidemarkers with the screws.

Grille Replacement C3500HD

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 277567  Size: SH
  1. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .
  2. Remove the five screws that retain the lower grille to the core support.
  3. Remove the three screws in each front fender well that retains the lower grille to the fender extension.
  4. Remove the lower grille.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 277567  Size: SH
  1. Install the lower grille.
  2. Install the three screws in each front fender well in order to retain lower grille to the fender extension.
  3. Install the five screws that retain lower grille to the core support.
  4. Install the radiator grille.

Grille Replacement Luxury

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the parking lamps and the sidemarker screws.

  2. Object Number: 277565  Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts(5,6) holding the grille to radiator outer bracket.
  4. Remove the screw holding the grille to the latch.
  5. Remove the screws holding the grille to the radiator support.
  6. Unsnap the grille from the filler panel and from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 277565  Size: SH
  1. Snap the grille and the filler panel into place.
  2. Install the filler panel to the vehicle with the bolts.
  3. Install the screws (5,6) holding the grille to the radiator support.
  4. 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.

  5. Install the screw holding the grille to thelatch support.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the grille screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Install the parking lamps and the sidemarkers with the screws.