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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 317801 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the electrical harness from the sheet metal diagonal brace.
  3. Remove the bolt that holds the front sheet metal diagonal brace to the inner fender.
  4. Remove the bolts that hold the front sheet metal diagonal brace to the radiator support.
  5. Remove the front sheet metal diagonal brace.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 317801 Size: SH
  1. Install the front sheet metal diagonal brace.

    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 bolts to the front sheet metal diagonal brace at the radiator support.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at radiator support bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  3. Install the bolt to the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the inner fender.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the inner fender bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  4. Install the electrical harness to the sheet metal diagonal brace.
  5. Close the hood.