Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Avalanche

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the brace bolt. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Bumper .
3. Remove the retainers (2) from the fascia (1).
4. Remove the daytime running and fog lamps. Refer to Daytime Running and Fog Lamp Assembly Replacement in Lighting Systems.



5. Release the front fascia locking fittings from the radiator grille support.
6. Pull the front fascia in order to release the front fascia from the front fender outer panel clips (1).

1. Install the daytime running and fog lamps. Refer to Daytime Running and Fog Lamp Assembly Replacement in Lighting Systems.



2. Align the front fascia clips (1) to the front fender outer panel clip retainers.
3. Push the fascia firmly in order to secure the fascia to the radiator grille support and front fender outer panel.

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.




4. Install the retainers (2) to the fascia (1).

Tighten
Tighten the retainers to 1.6 N·m (14.0 lb in)

5. Install the bolt to the front fascia brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Bumper .

Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Z-71

1. Remove the front fog lamps. Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
2. Remove the push-pins from the lower fascia.
3. Remove the front lower fascia from the vehicle.

1. Install the front lower fascia to the vehicle.
2. Install the push-pins to the fascia.
3. Install the front fog lamps. Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Cadillac

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the upper air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
3. Remove the front grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.



4. Remove the upper fascia fasteners (1).
5. Remove the upper fascia clips.
6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



7. Remove the 2 lower license plate fasteners (1).
8. Remove the 3 fasteners under the license plate closeout (2).
9. Disconnect the fog lamp bulb electrical connector on the left and right side.



10. Remove the inside upper fog lamp fastener (1) on the left and right side.
11. Remove the left and right front wheelhouse liner retainers to get access to the fascia T-stud bracket.



12. Install the pop-in the clip onto the fascia T-stud bracket (1) with a flat-head screwdriver (2). Release the fascia T-stud bracket from the fender T-stud.
13. Remove the front fascia from the vehicle.

1. Install the T-stud bracket (1) to the fender T-stud (2) on both ends.
2. Install the left and right front wheelhouse retainers.



3. Install the inside upper fog lamp fastener (1) on the left and right side.
4. Connect the fog lamp bulb electrical connector on the left and right side.



5. Install the 3 fasteners under the license plate closeout (1).
6. Install the license plate closeout and replace the 2 lower license plate fasteners (2).
7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
8. Install the upper fascia clips.



9. Install the upper fascia fasteners (1).
10. Install the front grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
11. Install the upper air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
12. Close the hood.