G 2500 3/4 Ton Van V8-350 5.7L (1985)
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
To install silicone sealant:
1. Remove upper left tab mounting screw.
2. Apply silicone sealer (P/N 1052917) or equivalent to mounting screw (figure 1).
3. Reinstall tab mounting screw. Torque to 27 N-m (20 lbs.ft.).
To remove and install grille assembly:
1.
Raise and support the hood.
2.
Remove negative battery cable.
3.
Remove headlamp bezels.
4.
Remove radiator tie bar to grille bolts.
5.
Remove grille to lower front end panel bolts.
6.
Remove grille from vehicle.
7.
Clean the top and bottom surface of the tie bar below the master cylinder to remove any accumulated brake fluid.
8.
Install new grille (see Service Parts Information below for part numbers).
9.
Install grille to lower front end panel bolts. Torque bolts to 27 N-m (20 lbs.ft.).
10.
Install radiator tie bar grille bolts. Torque to 27 N-m (20 lbs.ft.).
11.
Apply silicone sealant to upper left tab mounting screw.
12.
Install headlamp bezels.
13.
Connect negative battery cable.
14.
Lower hood.
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION
Description
Part
Qty.
Number
Sealer, Silicone (2.8 oz. Tube)
1052917
1
Grille, Radiator (1985 - 1991 GMC)
15553637
1
Grey
Note:
see the appropriate parts catalog for grille part numbers prior to 1985.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Description
Labor
Labor Time
Operation
Grille Assy.
B1308
*
Replace
*
For vehicles that require a complete grille replacement,
see the Labor Time Guide for appropriate labor time.
*
If only sealer was installed Labor Time = 0.1 hrs.
