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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Chevy K Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Body 🢒 Frame and Underbody 🢒 Lower Radiator Support Reinforcement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

    Important: Ensure that the vehicle is unloaded prior to reinforcement replacement.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information in 2005 C/K Truck Service Manual.
  2. Loosen the other body mount nuts.
  3. Properly support the body in the area that the mounts will be replaced.
  4. Remove the nut (2).

    5. Object Number: 1700810 Size: SH
  5. Lower the chassis accordingly in order to remove the reinforcement as necessary.
  6. Remove the lower reinforcement (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the lower reinforcement (1) onto the radiator support.
  2. Raise the chassis accordingly.
  3. Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts.
    4. • Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    • Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1700810 Size: SH
  4. Install the body mount bolt and nut (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten body mounts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

  5. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.