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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Heat Staking Grille To Grille Molding
    GM1386392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the grille to the grille molding.
  2. Using a Weller® model 8200 soldering gun, or equivalent, equipped with a flat tip, use a circular motion around the heat stake.
    1. Apply firm steady pressure to spread the heat stake material onto the grille panel to achieve a proper weld.
    2. Heat stake the grille to the grille molding at all heat stake locations.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Grille Bar
    GM1386391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the grille bar (1).
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the grille bar retaining nuts and tighten to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
    5. Fig 3: View Of Grille
    GM1313594Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the grille to the vehicle.
  6. Position the grille onto the radiator support such that the lower locating tabs are properly aligned.
  7. Push the lower portion of the grille rearward until an audible engagement of the retainers is heard.
  8. Align the upper locating tabs of the grille with the slots in the radiator support.
  9. Install and fully seat the retaining clips into the radiator support.
  10. Install the DRL, park lamp assembly.
  11. Lower the hood.
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