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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Express 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Air Dam Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front air deflector extension from the front air deflector, if equipped. Refer to Air Dam Extension Replacement - Front .

    3. Object Number: 314812 Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts (2) that retain the front air deflector (3) to the bumper.
  4. Remove the front air deflector (3) from the bumper.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 314812 Size: SH
  1. Install the front air deflector (3) to the bumper.
  2. Align the locator tabs on the front air deflector (3) to the holes in the bumper.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the front air deflector retaining bolts to the bumper.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the front air deflector retaining bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  4. Install the front air deflector extension to the front air deflector, if equipped. Refer to Air Dam Extension Replacement - Front .