Service manual

Body and Accessories Frame and Underbody 8-39
2006 LSSV Service Manual Supplement
Lower Radiator Support Reinforcement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Cautions and
Notices.
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 2006 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. 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.
• 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 Cautions and Notices.
4. Install the body mount bolt and nut (2).
Tighten
Tighten body mounts to 70 N•m (52 lb ft).
5. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
Front Skid Plate Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Cautions and
Notices.
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle in General Information in 2006 C/K Truck Service
Manual.
2. Remove the bolts (1) from the front of the skid plate.
3. Remove the bolts (3) from the rear of the skid plate.
4. Remove the skid plate (2) from the vehicle.