2007 Hummer H3
2007 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Trim - H3
                                2007 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
                                         Exterior Trim - H3
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
                                                                   Specification
                    Application                               Metric           English
Cargo Tie Down Loops                                          34 N.m           25 lb ft
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bolts                                 50 N.m           37 lb ft
Grille Guard/Brush Guard Bolts                                50 N.m           37 lb ft
Radiator Grille Nut                                           3 N.m            27 lb in
Rear Side Door Flare Screws                                   2 N.m            18 lb in
Rear Wheel Opening Flare Bolts                                9 N.m            80 lb in
Rocker Panel Screws                                           2 N.m            18 lb in
Windshield Side Reveal Molding Screws                         2 N.m            18 lb in
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
QUARTER PANEL UPPER APPLIQUE REPLACEMENT
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Fig. 1: Applique Replacement - Quarter Panel Upper
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Quarter Panel Upper Applique Replacement
   Callout                                 Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
              Clips, Integral (Qty: 2)
      1
              Tip: Pull applique inside edge outward in order to release clips.
              Retainers, Integral (Qty: 2)
      2
              Tip: Pull applique outward in order to release retainers.
      3       Applique, Quarter Panel Upper
CARGO TIE DOWN LOOP BRACKET REPLACEMENT
Fig. 2: Bracket Replacement - Cargo Tie Down Loop
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Cargo Tie Down Loop Bracket Replacement
  Callout                          Component Name
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
            Bolt, Cargo Tie Down Loop (Qty: 4)
     1
            Tighten: 34 N.m (25 lb ft)
     2      Loop Assembly, Cargo Tie Down
DOOR EMBLEM AND NAMEPLATE REPLACEMENT (GME)
Fig. 3: View Of Door Emblem and Nameplate
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Door Emblem and Nameplate Replacement (GME)
   Callout                              Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
                 Front Door Nameplate
                   1. When removing protective liners from adhesive backed nameplates, be
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                      careful not to touch the tape with hands and do not allow the tape to
                      come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
                   2. Use a J 25070 or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all
                      the adhesive residue from the fender, wipe the surface dry with a clean
       1              lint-free towel prior to installing new nameplate.
                   3. Ensure full adhesion is made once the nameplate has been installed.
                 Tip: Clean and dry thoroughly the area where the emblem will be installed.
DOOR EMBLEM AND NAMEPLATE REPLACEMENT (H3)
Fig. 4: View Of Door Emblem & Nameplate
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Door Emblem and Nameplate Replacement (H3)
  Callout                              Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
              Side Front Door Emblem (Qty: 1)
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                 1. When removing protective liners from adhesive backed nameplates, be
                    careful not to touch the tape with hands and do not allow the tape to
                    come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
                 2. Use a J 25070 or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all the
      1             adhesive residue from the fender, wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-
                    free towel prior to installing new nameplate.
                 3. Ensure full adhesion is made once the nameplate has been installed.
              Tip: Clean and dry thoroughly the area where the emblem will be installed.
ENDGATE EMBLEM AND NAMEPLATE REPLACEMENT (BASE)
Fig. 5: Emblem/Nameplate Replacement - Endgate
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Endgate Emblem and Nameplate Replacement (Base)
   Callout                              Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
             Endgate Emblem (Qty: 1)
                  1. When removing protective liners from adhesive backed nameplates, be
                     careful not to touch the tape with hands and do not allow the tape to
                     come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
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                  2. Use a J 25070 or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all the
                     adhesive residue from the fender, wipe the surface dry with a clean
                     lint-free towel prior to installing new nameplate.
       1          3. Ensure full adhesion is made once the nameplate has been installed.
                Tip: Clean and dry thoroughly where the emblem will be installed.
FRONT WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT (BASE)
Fig. 6: Wheel Opening Flare Replacement - Front
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Base)
   Callout                           Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
  1. Remove the front wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement
     (Front) or Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Rear) .
  2. Disconnect the front side marker lamp electrical connector from the marker lens
     housing.
                  Pencil Brace Bolt (Qty: 2)
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                  NOTE:
                  Refer to Fastener Notice .
       1
                  Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
       2          Lower Fender Flare Retainer (Qty: 2)
                  Front Wheel Housing Opening Flare Retainer (Qty: 11)
                  Procedure
       3            1. Pull the flare away from the vehicle slightly, use small needle nose
                       pliers to depress the tabs on the retainers.
                    2. Pull front flare outward at the rear then rearward to release from
                       under the edge of the front grille.
                    3. Transfer the front marker lamp lens housing to the new front flare.
       4          Front Wheel Housing Opening Flare Assembly
FRONT WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT (WITH BRM AND RHD)
Fig. 7: View Of Front Wheel Opening Flare (With BRM & RHD)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (with BRM and RHD)
 Callout                           Component Name
NOTE:
Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice .
Preliminary Procedures
 1. The component part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The
    vehicle should remain at 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow the
    adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
 2. Clean the old adhesive tape from the flare and wipe the surface with a clean, dry lint-
    free towel prior to installing the front flare.
 3. When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch the
    tape with the hands and do not allow the tape to come in contact with dirt or any
    foreign matter prior to adhesion.
 4. Remove either the LF or RF front wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel
    Replacement (Front) or Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Rear) .
           RH Front Flare Retainer (Qty: 6)
           Tip:
     1        1. Disengage the bottom retainers.
              2. Using a plastic flat-bladed tool, release the adhesive tape from the flare.
              3. Pull the flare outward in order to release the outer flare retainers.
     2      RH Front Flare Assembly (LH Similar)
     3      RH Front Flare Retainer (Qty: 6)
            Double Sided Adhesive Tape
     4      Tip: Remove the adhesive tape backing only after the flare assembly is secured
            to the vehicle. Completely wet-out the entire outer periphery of the flare.
REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT (BASE REAR DOOR)
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Fig. 8: Wheel Opening Flare Replacement - Rear (Door Side)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Base Rear Door)
   Callout                          Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
  1. Open either the RR or LR door in order to access the rear side door flare attachment
     screws and retainers.
  2. Close the door prior to removing the flare assembly from the door.
              Rear Side Door Flare Screw (Qty: 2)
                NOTE:
      1         Refer to Fastener Notice .
                Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
      2         Push Pin Retainer (Qty: 3)
                Wheelhouse Molding Retainer (Qty: 5)
      3         Tip: Carefully pull straight outward on the flare to release the retainers from
                the door.
      4         Rear Side Door Flare Assembly
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REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT (BASE REAR BODY)
Fig. 9: Wheel Opening Flare Replacement - Rear (Wheelhouse)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Base Rear Body)
   Callout                           Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
  1. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement
     (Front) or Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Rear) .
  2. Remove the fuel filler pocket. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing
     Replacement .
               Rear Wheel Opening Flare Bolt (Qty: 4)
                  NOTE:
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                  Refer to Fastener Notice .
       1
                 Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
                 Rear Wheel Opening Flare Retainer (Qty: 6)
       2
                 Tip: Use side cutters to clip the ends of the retainers for removal.
       3         Rear Wheel Opening Flare Assembly
REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT (REAR DOOR W/BRM AND RHD)
Fig. 10: Identifying Rear Wheel Opening Flare (Rear Door w/BRM & RHD)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Rear Door w/BRM and RHD)
   Callout                          Component Name
NOTE:
Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice .
Preliminary Procedures
 1. The component part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The
    vehicle should remain at 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow the
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    adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
 2. Clean the old adhesive tape from the door flare and wipe the surface with a clean, dry
    lint-free towel prior to installing the door flare.
 3. When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch the
    tape with the hands and do not allow the tape to come in contact with dirt or any
    foreign matter prior to adhesion.
                Rear Door Flare Retainer (Qty: 4)
                Tip:
       1          1. Disengage the inner retainers.
                  2. Using a plastic flat-bladed tool, release the adhesive tape from the
                       flare.
                  3. Pull the flare outward in order to release the outer flare retainers.
       2        Rear Door Flare (LH Similar)
       3        Rear Door Flare Retainer (Qty: 4)
                Double Sided Adhesive Tape
                Tip: Remove the adhesive tape backing only after the flare assembly is
       4
                secured to the vehicle. Completely wet-out the entire outer periphery of the
                flare.
REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT (REAR BODY W/BRM AND RHD)
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Fig. 11: Identifying Rear Wheel Opening Flare (Rear Body w/BRM & RHD)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Rear Body w/BRM and RHD)
   Callout                          Component Name
NOTE:
Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice .
Preliminary Procedures
 1. The component part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The
    vehicle should remain at 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow the
    adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
 2. Clean the old adhesive tape from the body flare and wipe the surface with a clean, dry
    lint-free towel prior to installing the body flare.
 3. When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch the
    tape with the hands and do not allow the tape to come in contact with dirt or any
    foreign matter prior to adhesion.
                Rear Body Flare Retainer (Qty: 3)
                Tip:
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                  1. Disengage the inner retainers.
       1          2. Using a plastic flat-bladed tool, release the adhesive tape from the
                       flare.
                  3. Pull the flare outward in order to release the body flare retainers.
       2        Rear Body Flare (LH Similar)
       3        Rear Body Flare Retainer (Qty: 4)
                Double Sided Adhesive Tape
                Tip: Remove the adhesive tape backing only after the flare assembly is
       4
                secured to the vehicle. Completely wet-out the entire outer periphery of the
                flare.
REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT (REAR BUMPER W/BRM AND RHD)
Fig. 12: Identifying Rear Wheel Opening Flare (Rear Bumper w/BRM & RHD)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Rear Bumper w/BRM and RHD)
   Callout                           Component Name
NOTE:
Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice .
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Preliminary Procedures
 1. The component part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The
    vehicle should remain at 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow the
    adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
 2. Clean the old adhesive tape from the bumper flare and wipe the surface with a clean,
    dry lint-free towel prior to installing the bumper flare.
 3. When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch the
    tape with the hands and do not allow the tape to come in contact with dirt or any
    foreign matter prior to adhesion.
                 Rear Bumper Flare Retainer (Qty: 3)
                 Tip:
       1           1. Disengage the inner retainers.
                   2. Using a plastic flat-bladed tool, release the adhesive tape from the
                        flare.
                   3. Pull the flare outward in order to release the bumper flare retainers.
       2         Rear Bumper Flare (LH Similar)
       3         Rear Bumper Flare Retainer (Qty: 3)
                 Double Sided Adhesive Tape
                 Tip: Remove the adhesive tape backing only after the flare assembly is
       4
                 secured to the vehicle. Completely wet-out the entire outer periphery of the
                 flare.
FRONT BUMPER LOWER FASCIA GRILLE REPLACEMENT
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Fig. 13: View Of Front Bumper Lower Fascia Grille
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Front Bumper Lower Fascia Grille Replacement
   Callout                                Component Name
Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the front bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
             Front Bumper Fascia Lower Grille
      1
             Tip: Release the tabs to dislocate the grille from the filler assembly.
GRILLE REPLACEMENT
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Fig. 14: Identifying Grille
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Grille Replacement
    Callout                                 Component Name
Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the brush/grille guard (if equipped). Refer to Grille Guard/Brush Guard
Replacement (Base) or Grille Guard/Brush Guard Replacement (H3X).
               Radiator Grille Nuts (Qty: 2)
                   NOTE:
        1          Refer to Fastener Notice .
                  Tighten: 7 N.m (62 lb in)
                  Radiator Grille Screws (Qty: 4)
        2
                  Tighten: 7 N.m (62 lb in)
                  Radiator Grille
                  Tip:
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                         Pull outward evenly to release the retainer tabs from the retention
                          clips around the headlamps.
        3                Pull outward evenly to release the retainer tabs from the retention
                          clips at the center upper and lower grille area.
                         Transfer the radiator grille support assembly as needed.
GRILLE GUARD/BRUSH GUARD REPLACEMENT (BASE)
Fig. 15: Grille Guard/Brush Guard Replacement
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Grille Guard/Brush Guard Replacement (Base)
   Callout                           Component Name
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening
Specifications.Preliminary Procedure: Remove the front tow hooks. Refer to Front
Tow Hook Replacement .
       1         Bar Bolts, Front Bumper Impact (Qty: 4)
                 Tip: Support the radiator grille guard prior to removing the bolts.
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                 Tighten: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
       2         Guard Assembly, Radiator Grille
GRILLE GUARD/BRUSH GUARD REPLACEMENT (H3X)
Fig. 16: Identifying Grille Guard/Brush Guard
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Grille Guard/Brush Guard Replacement (H3X)
   Callout                                  Component Name
Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the front tow hooks. Refer to Front Tow Hook Replacement .
Tip: Support the radiator grille/brush guard prior to removing the impact bar bolts.
              Radiator Grille Guard Assembly Bolts (Qty: 8)
                NOTE:
       1        Refer to Fastener Notice .
                Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in)
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                Radiator Grille Outer (RH) Guard
       2        Tip: Slide the outer grille into the upper and lower grille guard prior to
                installing the bolts.
                Radiator Grille Outer (LH) Guard
       3        Tip: Slide the outer grille into the upper and lower grille guard prior to
                installing the bolts.
       4        Radiator Grille Upper Guard
       5        Radiator Grille Lower Guard
HOOD AIR GRILLE REPLACEMENT
Fig. 17: Grille Replacement - Hood Air
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Hood Air Grille Replacement
   Callout                                 Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
              Clips, Integral Retention (Qty: 10)
      1       Tip: Evenly pull the hood air grille panel at the outer edges upward to
              release the 10 tabs from the hood retention clips.
      2       Grille Assembly - Hood Air
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ROCKER PANEL MOLDING REPLACEMENT
Fig. 18: Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Rocker Panel Molding Replacement
  Callout                               Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
                Screws, Rocker Panel (Qty: 2)
       1
                Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
                Retainers, Lower Rocker Panel (Qty: 5)
       2        Tip: Release the lower 5 retainers from the rocker by pulling panel
                downward.
                Retainers, Upper Rocker Panel (Qty: 8)
       3        Tip: Release the upper 8 retainers from the rocker by pulling the panel
                outward.
       4        Panel, Lower Rocker
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WINDSHIELD SIDE REVEAL MOLDING REPLACEMENT
Fig. 19: Windshield Pillar Reveal Molding Replacement
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement
  Callout                            Component Name
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
Preliminary Procedure
  1. Remove the non functional air inlet grille panel. Refer to Non-Functional Air Inlet
     Grille Panel Replacement .
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  2. Open either the left or right front door and release the auxiliary weatherstrip up to the
     roof header to access the windshield side reveal molding screws.
             Screws, Windshield Reveal Molding (Qty: 2)
             Tip: Pull reveal molding forward to release the tabs from the integral
      1      retention clips.
              Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
      2       Molding, Windshield Reveal
SPARE WHEEL STOWAGE OUTER COVER REPLACEMENT
Fig. 20: Identifying Spare Wheel Stowage Outer Cover
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Spare Wheel Stowage Outer Cover Replacement
   Callout                          Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
  1. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier.
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 2. Remove the 4 nuts from the spare tire carrier studs.
 3. Remove the spare tire carrier.
 4. Remove the 4 spare tire carrier studs from the liftgate.
     1      Spare Wheel Carrier Assembly
            Spare Wheel Carrier Bolt (Qty: 4)
                NOTE:
                Refer to Fastener Notice .
      2        Tip:
                      Apply LOCTITE® Blue, 242 to the threads prior to installing the spare
                       wheel carrier bolts to the liftgate.
                      Tighten the 4 bolts in sequence as shown.
               Tighten: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
      3        Spare Wheel Stowage Inner Cover Assembly
               Spare Wheel Stowage Outer Cover Assembly
               Procedure
                1. Align the outer cover hinge to the inner cover hinge.
                2. If the outer cover sags, remove the 4 bolts holding the outer hinge to the
                    outer cover.
                3. Place the outer cover in the Full Open position and swing the outer
      4             hinge to the closed position.
                4. Measure from the floor to the top bar of the outer hinge at the
                    outermost vertical mounting plate.
                5. Using the palm of the hand, pry upward on the outer hinge and re-
                    measure from the floor to the same location as previously measured on
                    the outer hinge.
                6. Continue using the previous adjustment steps until the proper amount of
                    height of the hinge outer is achieved to obtain the proper alignment of
                    the Inner to Outer panels.
               Spare Wheel Carrier Hinge Bolt
      5
               Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
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               Gas Strut Bolt
      6
               Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
      7        Spare Wheel Assembly
               Spare Wheel Assembly Nut (Qty: 3)
      8
               Tighten: 136 N.m (100 lb ft)
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