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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the hood.
  2. Secure the stud plate.

    Install a nut, or lock onto a stud plate stud with locking pliers.

  3. Drill out the rivet holding the stud plate to the top of the side rail.
  4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
    Fig 1: Removing Nuts From Stud Plate Studs
    G03383675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the valance and the fascia close out panel.
    Fig 2: Removing Valance And Fascia
    G03383676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolt mounting the horn assembly, (if working on passengers side only).
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the horn assembly, (passengers side only).
  8. Remove the horn assembly, (passengers side only).
  9. Relocate the wire harness, (passenger side only).
  10. Relocate the air pump hose, (if working on drivers side only).
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt Mounting Horn Assembly
    G03383677Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Drill a 25 mm (1 in) hole (1) in the bottom underside of the side rail.
  12. Lower the vehicle part way.
    Fig 4: Identifying Hole In Bottom Underside Of Side Rail
    G03383678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Insert a wire (1) down through the stud plate retaining rivet hole (2).
  14. Hook or tie the upper end of the wire to prevent the wire from sliding down through the hole.
    Fig 5: Inserting Wire Down Through Stud Plate Retaining Rivet Hole
    G03383679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Fish the bottom end of the wire out through the cut hole in the bottom of the side rail.
  16. Release the stud plate and guide it down the wire.
  17. A long screwdriver inserted through the one inch hole can be used to guide the stud plate.
  18. Remove the wire from the stud plate.
  19. Secure the old stud plate in the frame rail with adhesive or sprayed in foam, to prevent the stud plate from rattling.

    The stud plate is to large to be removed through the one inch hole.

    Fig 6: Removing Wire From Stud Plate
    G03383680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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