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Envoy Conversion Step by Step

This will be an on going thread until I am done with the Envoy Conversion on my 1998 Chevy S-10. I will start the conversion on 5/22/03 if the rain stops.I will provide pictures of everything to help others that will be doing this conversion. I want to start by listing all part numbers for the Envoy.If you plan on using the HID headlights See picture 1. If you plan on using the Sonoma Headlights with or with out the bulit in fog light see picture 2 and 3 for the cleared ones for the difference.If you shop around(Ebay,swap meets,etc) you will be able to find parts cheaper then buying new.
  1. Envoy Front Cover 12377115
  2. Front cover Chrome Molding 12377122 need Left and Right
  3. Impact Bar 15045507
  4. Spacer Front Cover 15016974 Order one of these there is a L/R in one package
  5. Impact bar brace Right 15647600
  6. Impact bar Brace Left 15647599
The Grille you can go with paintable or Chrome
  1. Grille Assy Paintable one 12472678
  2. Grille Assy Chrome 15015056
  3. Grille Retainer Clips 15002520 Need 7
  4. GMC Letters G-15634639 M-15634641 C-15634643
Headlights HID (I think only came on 2000 Model Envoy)PIC1
Complete Right Headlight assy with Balast 16526106
Complete Left Headlight assy with Balast 16526105
Headlights from a Sonoma or Jimmy PIC2
Complete Right Headlight assy w/ Fog Light built in 16526226
Complete Left Headlight assy w/ Fog Light built in 16526225

Headlights from a Sonoma or Jimmy PIC3 That have been cleared
Complete Right Headlight assy 16526228
Complete Left Headlight assy 16526227

Envoy Fog Lights
Fog Light Left and Right same part # 16513886 need 2
Fog Light Wiring Harness 12102664 need 2

I will add anything I come across while doing the install.
Hopefully the rain will stop.If it does I will post pictures on Friday.

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I had to down load and rename them.


Ok here we go
laying out parts and making sure I have everything ready
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First unhook the battery and wait 3 mintues(airbag battery has to drain)

Pull the two staps to remove the headlights L/R
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Pull the headlights out and mark wires where they go.

I left my lightbulbs in the S10 headlights until I was ready to install the sonoma headlights later.
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Next remove the turn signals L/R

Becarefull with the mounting tabs thay break easy.
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This is what the front end should look like with they headlights removed.

Move the headlight harnesses out of the way of the grille.

I flopped mine over the core support.
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Next the grille

It is held on by 11 clips. To remove it just pull on it slowly. It comes off very easy.I worked from the left to the right pulling a little at a time.
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I removed the bumper and valence as one piece.

6 bolts hold it on.
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everthing off
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Are the bolts for the bumper and valence easy to find?
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yes 2 on top
2 inside bumper and 1 on each side bracket
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Sonoma impact bumper installed
Leave all bolts loose you you can adjust them later side to side and front to back.
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the S10 side bumper support brakets. Can't be used when doing this conversion.

Go to thread to see the right ones.

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showth...y+p arts+came

here is a picture of the left on installed
Bolts loose also.
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here is a picture of the right one installed
Bolts loose also.
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test fitting the cover.

there is a rubber shroud that directs air to the raditor this needs to be trimmed for the bumper to fit.
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the cover slides on and there are 4 notches on the impact bar and a peg on each fender that hold it on. Also there are 2 holes on the inside to secure the bumper.
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next I test fit the grille. It snaps on in the same holes as the S10 grille but only uses 7 clips.

S10 had 11
2 on each side under headlights.
Sonoma grille is smaller so it doesn't use them.
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test fit headlights.
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now that everything looks good. Evenly spaced bumper left to right. I removed the headlights and grille again.

Now tighten all bolts.
Reinstall grille headlights with bulbs

Then I put the fog lights on.

DONE!

Took me about 2 1/2 hours
This is not hard to do. it is very east take off and put back on.
My final cost is right around $800 for all the parts.
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Full side shot

The front looks higher than it really is this shot was taken after the truck was released off of the floorjack needs to be moved to settle back down.
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what about a diffrent radiator support?
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Quote:
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what about a diffrent radiator support?
Only need a different one if you have a 97 or older S10

98 + radiator cor support part# 15009394
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Originally posted by 2kJimmy
Im in the middle of doing the bumper and i got the cover, the spacer(#6 in above pic) and the chorme pieces but i cant find were the spacer needs to go?
Spacer needs to be split in half left and right. One goes under each headlight it keeps the bumper from saging under the headlights.They just slip in.
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Originally posted by dgb1891
Anyone know how this would look with the Xtreme ground effects?
go here

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showth...envoy+x treme
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Originally posted by LowDreamLT1
Also with the sonoma lights, do I buy all new bulbs and stuff for the lights?
same bulbs as s10 headlights 9005 and 9006 unless you go with HID
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Just added a new peice to the conversion
check it out

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showth...s tep+by+step
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Just added a new peice to the conversion
check it out

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showth...s tep+by+step
Ok after hours of research and reading on HID's I found a very good company to buy from.

http://www.hids4less.com/www/index.asp

I will have my kit in 5 days, I will post all info and pics when it gets here.
The kit I bought is a stage 2 6000K. And they come with a 5 year warnnty on every part including the bulbs.Its inculdes 2 D2s Bulbs,ballasts,and all wiring for $650 + SHIPPING. As where GM wants $1200 for the factory 4300K light kit..
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How do you get the foam padding to stay in place?
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How do you get the foam padding to stay in place?
I just push it in under the headlights, stays there on its own.
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Originally posted by MugenSi00
I have a 97 s10, do I need to change out the radiator support to do this converison? If so, to what?
Yes, to a 98 core support
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Headlights/Fog

are the s10's wired for fog lights already? When i pulled the H/l out i could have sworn i saw a set of extra plugs. I was wondering about using the GM lights with the Fogs in them.
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Re: Headlights/Fog

Quote: Originally Posted by rwhat
are the s10's wired for fog lights already? When i pulled the H/l out i could have sworn i saw a set of extra plugs. I was wondering about using the GM lights with the Fogs in them.
yes already somewhat wired. If you have factory fogs installed you will be OK. If not then your body roll control computer will have to be reprogramed at GM.($200+) or just buy an aftermarket fog light wiring kit ($17)
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Re: Envoy Conversion Step by Step

My questions are this, I have a 2003 Sonoma, I just want to put on the bumper cover, don't want the chrome corner pieces.
1. Do I need to disconnect the battery to put on the bumper cover? Will the airbags go off if I don't?
2. How do I unhook the old sonoma cover, remove and hook in the new one? Is this bolt on or pressure fit?
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Re: Envoy Conversion Step by Step

Quote: Originally Posted by sonomaguy
My questions are this, I have a 2003 Sonoma, I just want to put on the bumper cover, don't want the chrome corner pieces.
1. Do I need to disconnect the battery to put on the bumper cover? Will the airbags go off if I don't?
2. How do I unhook the old sonoma cover, remove and hook in the new one? Is this bolt on or pressure fit?
1. Better safe than sorry. Unhook battery and wait 3-5 mintues.
2.There are 2 bolts in the center on the bumper cover. Lay on the ground and crawl under the bumper you can see them. Or remove your grill and look behind the bumper. then the cover snaps on to the impact bar.

 


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