Front-end rust, lower panel

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Anyone have the official name of the lower valance seen below the grill that has all the rust on it? For some reason the only rust on my truck is on that piece. Looking to remove, clean up, paint and replace.

Also, it looks like I'll have to remove almost all pieces surrounding it to remove...unless I'm over thinking it. Anyone tried to just remove that piece before?

Thanks!

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I've seen it called a valence just as you did. It is removable on its own. Use a long 1/4" socket extension, like 24", to get to the 3 bolts on each side from underneath. There will be a couple more bolts attaching it to the center bracket that carries the grill too.

The headlight washer plumbing is also attached and a PITA.
 
I've seen it called a valence just as you did. It is removable on its own. Use a long 1/4" socket extension, like 24", to get to the 3 bolts on each side from underneath. There will be a couple more bolts attaching it to the center bracket that carries the grill too.
Perfect, thanks!!
 
The grill and headlight doors will probably need to come off too. They're only a few screws and will greatly improve access.
 
You may find that it doesn't look too pretty behind the valence either. Mine certainly didn't. I took off the valence and had a auto paint shop paint it and the front of the radiator support. Cost about $250.

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