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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 2001 🢒 S/T Isuzu - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Radiator Support Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the hood. Support the hood.
  2. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  4. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  5. Remove the front bumper impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .
  6. Remove the hood release cable from the radiator support and the primary hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement .
  7. Remove the primary hood latch support. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement .
  8. Remove the air intake baffle. Refer to Air Intake Baffle Replacement - Radiator .
  9. Remove the headlamp assemblies. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    10. Object Number: 608714 Size: SH
  10. Remove the ground screw terminals from the radiator support.

    11. Object Number: 609021 Size: SH
  11. Remove the forward lamp wiring harness from the radiator support.
  12. Remove the fan shroud from the radiator support. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .

    13. Slide the shroud toward the engine.

  13. Remove the air conditioning condenser, if equipped. Refer to Condenser Replacement .

    14. Object Number: 609022 Size: SH
  14. Remove the mega fuse cable and bracket.
  15. Remove the radiator baffle.
  16. Remove the hood support rod. Refer to Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement .

    17. Object Number: 303005 Size: SH
  17. Remove the bolts that retain the radiator support to the right and the left wheel house panel.
  18. Remove the bolts that retain the left wheel house panel to the fender.

    19. Object Number: 303006 Size: SH
  19. Remove the bolts that retain the radiator support to the frame.
  20. Remove the bolts that retain the radiator support to the right and the left fender.
  21. Remove the radiator support frame mounts.
  22. Lightly push the left fender away from the vehicle in order to allow a clearance between the fender and the radiator support.
  23. Slide the left side of the support away from the vehicle.
  24. Remove the radiator support.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 303006 Size: SH
  1. Lightly push the fender away from the vehicle in order to allow a clearance between the fender and the radiator support.
  2. Install the radiator support into the frame.

    3. Slide the right side of the support onto the frame. Pivot the left side of the support into place.

  3. Install the radiator support frame mounts.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the bolts through the frame mount.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the radiator support frame mount bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

  5. Install the bolts that retain the left wheel house panel to the fender.

    6. Object Number: 303005 Size: SH
  6. Install the bolts that retain the radiator support to the right and the left wheel house panel.
  7. Install the hood support rod. Refer to Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement .
  8. Install the bolts that retain the radiator support to the right and the left fender.
  9. Install the bolts that retain the air conditioning condenser to the radiator support, if equipped. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
  10. Install the radiator baffle to the radiator support.
  11. Install the mega fuse cable and bracket to the radiator support.
  12. Install the air conditioning condenser, if equipped. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
  13. Install the fan shroud to the radiator support. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .

    14. Object Number: 609021 Size: SH
  14. Install the forward lamp wiring harness to the radiator support.

    15. Object Number: 608714 Size: SH
  15. Install the ground screw terminals to the radiator support.
  16. Install the headlamp assemblies. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  17. Install the primary hood latch support. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement .
  18. Install the air intake baffle. Refer to Air Intake Baffle Replacement - Radiator .
  19. Install the hood release cable to the radiator support and the primary hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement .
  20. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior trim.
  21. Install the bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .
  22. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  23. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  24. Lower the hood.
  25. Inspect the latch. Adjust if necessary.