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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 Savana 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Back Body Opening Upper Applique Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 313460 Size: SH
  1. Remove the upper quarter panel applique.
  2. Remove the center high mounted stoplamp lens. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    3. Object Number: 313453 Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts that retain the center high mounted stoplamp applique to the body.
  4. Remove the screws that retain the center high mounted stoplamp applique to the body.
  5. Remove the center high mounted stoplamp applique from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 313453 Size: SH
  1. Install the center high mounted stoplamp applique to the vehicle.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the center high mounted stoplamp applique retaining screws to the body.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  3. Install the center high mounted stoplamp applique retaining nuts to the body.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb ft).

  4. Install the center high mounted stoplamp lens. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    5. Object Number: 313460 Size: SH
  5. Install the upper quarter panel applique.