hosseface
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Well - weeks later than anticipated, thanks to several parts delays, the tow hook mod is FINALLY finished.
You do NOT have to remove the front bumper to do this. All you need is the tow hook package, which includes 2 hooks and the hardware, and the lower fascia panel with the holes in it.
It took me about an hour to do. Here's a how-to if anyone else wants to do this mod. I am a chrome guy, especially on a Denali, and I really think they turned out nice.
#1 - Run masking tape around every piece you are going to be removing to keep from scratching your bumper cover.
#2 - Remove the chrome fog light bezels. They just have one inboard plastic clip that needs to be released. It is on the inboard side of the trim - where it snaps through the fascia. There is one small 7 mm bolt behind them that mounts the bezel to the fog light. After the clip is removed and the bolt is removed, the chrome bezel just pops right out.
#3 - Remove 4 clips from the fascia. It has a white clip in each corner - top and bottom. Just push the button on the clip to release it and push it out with a pick or a pocket screwdriver.
#4 - Remove the fascia. All that is left is just plastic clips. No need to wrestle the clips - I just man handled mine and ripped it out. Start at one of the edges behind the fog light bezel and start pulling.
#5 - Mount the tow hooks. 2 bolts per side. Slope of tow hooks goes down towards the front of the truck. 18mm bolt heads/nuts
#6 - Rub dielectric grease over the plastic clips on the new fascia. That will allow the clips to pop right in. (The original fascia clips are VERY stubborn to get out) The grease allows them to guide right in. BE CAREFUL!! Make sure and guide each clip into the hole on the front bumper cover with a small pocket screwdriver or trim tool.
#7 - Snap back in the fog light bezels.
#8 - Replace the 6 clips you removed - 2 from the fog light bezels and 4 from the lower fascia.
#9 - Enjoy.
Notes:
* Granted this was using a lift. Without a lift, it would probably be a PITA unless you have some pretty tall ramps or a jack and some jack stands.
* If you have ACC - don't waste your time. You can only install 1 tow hook and I think it would look ridiculous. Any Tahoe or Yukon without ACC - this is a go.
Part numbers you will need:
- Chrome tow hooks 22903516
- Yukon lower fascia WITHOUT ACC 22936425
- Tahoe/Suburban lower fascia WITHOUT ACC 22936496
You do NOT have to remove the front bumper to do this. All you need is the tow hook package, which includes 2 hooks and the hardware, and the lower fascia panel with the holes in it.
It took me about an hour to do. Here's a how-to if anyone else wants to do this mod. I am a chrome guy, especially on a Denali, and I really think they turned out nice.
#1 - Run masking tape around every piece you are going to be removing to keep from scratching your bumper cover.
#2 - Remove the chrome fog light bezels. They just have one inboard plastic clip that needs to be released. It is on the inboard side of the trim - where it snaps through the fascia. There is one small 7 mm bolt behind them that mounts the bezel to the fog light. After the clip is removed and the bolt is removed, the chrome bezel just pops right out.
#3 - Remove 4 clips from the fascia. It has a white clip in each corner - top and bottom. Just push the button on the clip to release it and push it out with a pick or a pocket screwdriver.
#4 - Remove the fascia. All that is left is just plastic clips. No need to wrestle the clips - I just man handled mine and ripped it out. Start at one of the edges behind the fog light bezel and start pulling.
#5 - Mount the tow hooks. 2 bolts per side. Slope of tow hooks goes down towards the front of the truck. 18mm bolt heads/nuts
#6 - Rub dielectric grease over the plastic clips on the new fascia. That will allow the clips to pop right in. (The original fascia clips are VERY stubborn to get out) The grease allows them to guide right in. BE CAREFUL!! Make sure and guide each clip into the hole on the front bumper cover with a small pocket screwdriver or trim tool.
#7 - Snap back in the fog light bezels.
#8 - Replace the 6 clips you removed - 2 from the fog light bezels and 4 from the lower fascia.
#9 - Enjoy.
Notes:
* Granted this was using a lift. Without a lift, it would probably be a PITA unless you have some pretty tall ramps or a jack and some jack stands.
* If you have ACC - don't waste your time. You can only install 1 tow hook and I think it would look ridiculous. Any Tahoe or Yukon without ACC - this is a go.
Part numbers you will need:
- Chrome tow hooks 22903516
- Yukon lower fascia WITHOUT ACC 22936425
- Tahoe/Suburban lower fascia WITHOUT ACC 22936496
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