Front Bumper Bracket Replacement
Front Bumper Bracket Replacement1500 Series
1. Remove related panels and components.
2. Remove damaged bumper bracket (Fig. 4-70).
IMPORTANT: Do not remove any material from end of frame rail.
3. Position the service template on the end of the frame rail; use 3M's Repositionable Adhesive or equivalent.
4. Drill three 13 mm (1/2 in) holes at locations indicated on template that is supplied with part.
IMPORTANT: Prior to refinishing, refer to the publication GM4901M-D-2000 "GM Approved Refinish Materials" for recommended products. Do not combine paint systems. Refer to paint manufacturer's recommendations.
5. Apply approved anti-corrosion primer to bare metal surfaces.
6. Position replacement bumper bracket.
7. Install bolts, torque to 50 N.m (37 ft.lb.).
2500 Series
1. Remove related panels and components.
2. Remove damaged bumper bracket.
3. Visually inspect frame and restore all damage to factory specifications using three-dimensional measuring.
IMPORTANT: If vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, discard original fasteners (Fig. 4-71).
4. Align replacement bracket lower bolt holes with tow hook mounting locations and install bolts supplied.
5. Align front edge of bracket with front edge of frame and mark upper bolt locations on frame (Fig. 4-72).
6. Rotate bracket forward and drill 13 mm (1/2 in) holes in frame at upper bolt locations (Fig. 4-73).
7. Rotate bracket back into position.
8. Install fasteners supplied. Torque bracket fasteners to 70 N.m (52 ft.lb.) (Fig. 4-74).