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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 45296 Frame Insulator Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 1208433  Size: SH
  3. Remove the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement .
  4. Remove the frame front upper insulators.

  5. Object Number: 777204  Size: SH
  6. Install the J 45296 , or equivalent to the front frame insulator you are removing.
  7. Using the J 45296 , or equivalent remove the front frame insulator from the frame.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the front frame insulator opening.
  2. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 01051717 (Canadian P/N 12345884) or equivalent to the inside of the front frame insulator opening and front frame insulator.

  3. Object Number: 777205  Size: SH
  4. Align the front frame insulator to the front frame opening with the front frame alignment tabs facing to the front.
  5. Using the J 45296 , or equivalent install the front frame insulator to the front frame.

  6. Object Number: 1208433  Size: SH
  7. Install the frame front upper insulators.
  8. Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement .
  9. Lower the vehicle.