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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-14
location is shimmed; thus keeping the fender mount-
ing bolts from crushing in the fender mounting
flange.
If shimming is done without the fenders being disas-
asembled, it is suggested that fender mounting bolts
rearward of radiator support be loosened while shims
are inserted and sheet metal fit is checked. Tighten
shimmed mounting bolts first, then all others.
COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT
BATTERY TRAY (FIG. 21)
Removal
1. Disconnect battery cables.
2. Remove screw retaining battery hold down clamp.
3. Remove battery from vehicle.
4. Remove screws retaining tray assembly to fender
skirt and support, and remove tray from vehicle.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure.
RADIATOR SUPPORT (FIG. 22)
Removal
1. Remove grille and related components (Section 13).
Remove battery tray as outlined in this section.
Remove shroud attaching screws and remove shroud
if vehicle is so equipped.
Remove horn relay, horns, voltage regulator, and
wiring harness from radiator support.
Remove shroud and radiator (Section 13)
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Remove screws attaching radiator support to frame,
skirts, fenders.
Remove radiator support from vehicle (fig. 23).
Installation
1. Position radiator support in vehicle; align mounting
screw and bolt holes with drift punch.
Install screws and bolts loosely until all are started,
then tighten.
3. Complete installation following removal procedure in
reverse order. Refer to torque specifications at rear
of manual for correct torque values.
4. Aim headlamps as outlined in Section 12.
FRONT FENDER ASSEMBLY
Removal
1* Remove headlamp door
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2. Open hood and remove screws joining fender top
2.
Fig. 20 - Front Fender Shimming
Fig. 21 - Battery Tray
flange to skirt. Remove, and record number of
shims at first cap screw forward of windshield (fig.
24).
3. Remove screw located on upper surface of headlamp
cavity.
4. From under forward end of fender, remove screw
retaining fender to radiator support.
5. From inboard side of rocker panel extension, remove
cap screw retaining fender to extension. Remove,
and record number of shims.
6. Separate headlamp filler panel from fender by re-
moving remaining screws.
7. Remove fender from vehicle.
Installation
1. Inspect condition of cowl-to-fender seal and replace,
if necessary, as shown in Figure 25.
2. Install headlamp filler panel on fender.
3. Position fender on vehicle. Note that eowl-to-fender
seal must be positioned so that outer edge points
toward front of vehicle. Align all mounting screw
and bolt holes with drift punch and install all screws
and bolts loosely. Do not tighten any screws or bolts
until all are started. Refer to removal
rocedure
for screw and bolt locations.
4. Replace shims taken out when fender was removed
from vehicle and continue as outlined under Main-
tenance and Adjustments—Fender Adjustment.
5. Install headlamp door and cheek headlamp aiming
as outlined in Section 12.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
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