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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Impala 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 456726 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the electrical harness push-in connector from the brace.
  3. Remove the bolt from the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the inner fender.
  4. Remove the bolts from the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the radiator support.
  5. Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 456726 Size: SH
  1. Align the front end sheet metal diagonal brace to the radiator support and to the inner fender.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the bolts to the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the radiator support.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at radiator support bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the bolts to the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the inner fender.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the front end sheet metal diagonal brace to the inner fender bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  4. Install the electrical harness push-in connector to the brace.
  5. Close the hood.