How do I take the front of my truck off??? :-)

[tomsC10R]

Yup, may sound like a silly question, but I've never dissasembled a complete front clip before. Instead of me staring at it, thinking and... I figured I'd ask the pros.

I'm replacing the radiator core support and both inner fenders. All I have off so far is the wiper cowl and headlights and misc. stuff. So what's the easiest or only way to take it apart? My quess was 1) Wiper Cowl 2) Inner fenders 3) Loosen fenders 4) Front Grille and roll pan 5) Fenders.

Please tell me the best or only order to take it apart so I don't spend new year's day feeling like a moron.

Thanks in advance

[JimKshortstep4x4]

This is the way we do it:

Remove front bumper
Remove hood
Remove cowl
Remove fender bolts to cab (3 per fender)
Remove large liner bolts to cab, (1 per liner)
Disconnect wiring at bulkhead connection
Remove left liner brace, (that traps steering shaft)
Remove radiator support nuts
Disconnect radiator hoses from engine
Disconnect transmission lines from radiator, (if equipped)
Disconnect battery cables and ground cables
Disconnect windshield washer hose
Make sure there are no extra wires tie clip to engine or
firewall
With someones help, pick up assembly and lift it off of
frame, some manuevering will be required
Once assembly is off removal of liners, grill, etc. can be
done

We spray all fasteners down with penetrant prior to starting.

Good luck! I don't think that I have missed any steps, (order is not real critical).

Jim

[tomsC10R]

Thanks Jim!!

[Crank]

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Brandon