Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
- Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR). Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
- Remove the air intake duct. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Remove the grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
- Remove the front bumper. Refer to
Front Bumper Replacement in Bumpers.
- Remove the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement in SIR.
- Remove the headlamps. Refer to
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the park/turn signal lamp assemblies. Refer to
Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the hood latch release bracket and reposition the release cable. Refer to
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
- Remove the tie bar, if equipped. Refer to
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
- Unscrew the headlamp housing support (1) from the tie bar (2). The 15 series lower mounting position is shown. The 25 series mounting position is similar.
- Disconnect the horn electrical connector.
- Remove the radiator. Refer to
Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if equipped). Refer to
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement in Automatic Transmission - 4L80-E.
- Remove the upper air baffles. Refer to
Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the side air baffle. Refer to
Radiator Air Side Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the power steering cooler mounting bolts and reposition the cooler.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the automatic recirculation switch.
- Remove the A/C condenser, if equipped. Refer to
Condenser Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
- Remove the upper washer reservoir bolt (1) from the tie bar (2).
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the lower washer reservoir bolt (1) from the tie bar (2).
- Remove the battery tray support.
- Remove the air cleaner mounting bracket. Refer to
Air Cleaner Bracket Replacement .
- Remove the front upper and lower fender bolts (1) from the tie bar/radiator support (2). The left fender is shown, the right is similar. Refer to
Front Fender Replacement - Left Side and to
Front Fender Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the lower radiator support nut and bolt at the frame (1).
- Remove the radiator support baffle (2).
- Remove the radiator support (1) from the frame.
- Remove the horn(s) from the radiator support. Refer to
Horn Replacement - Left Side or to
Horn Replacement - Right Side in Horns.
Installation Procedure
- Install the horn(s) onto the radiator support. Refer to
Horn Replacement - Left Side or to
Horn Replacement - Right Side in Horns.
- Position the radiator support (1) onto the frame.
- Install the radiator support baffle (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the lower radiator support nut and bolt at the frame (1).
Tighten
Tighten the radiator support nut to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).
- Install the front upper and lower fender bolts (1) to the tie bar/radiator support (2). The left fender is shown, the right is similar. Refer to
Front Fender Replacement - Left Side and
Front Fender Replacement - Right Side .
Tighten
Tighten the front fender bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the battery tray support.
Tighten
Tighten the battery tray support bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Install the air cleaner mounting bracket. Refer to
Air Cleaner Bracket Replacement .
- Install the lower washer reservoir bolt (1) to the tie bar (2).
Tighten
Tighten the washer reservoir bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the upper washer reservoir bolt (1) to the tie bar (2).
Tighten
Tighten the reservoir bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the A/C condenser, if equipped. Refer to
Condenser Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
- Connect the electrical connector to the automatic recirculation switch.
- Reposition the power steering cooler and install the mounting bolts.
- Install the side air baffles. Refer to
Radiator Air Side Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Install the upper air baffles. Refer to
Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Install the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if equipped). Refer to
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement in Automatic Transmission - 4L80-E.
- Install the radiator. Refer to
Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the horn electrical connector. Refer to
Horn Replacement - Left Side or to
Horn Replacement - Right Side in Horns.
- Install the headlamp housing support (1) to the tie bar (2). The 15 series lower mounting position is shown. The 25 series mounting position is similar.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the tie bar, if equipped. Refer to
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
- Install the hood latch release bracket and cable. Refer to
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
- Install the park/turn signal lamp assemblies. Refer to
Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Install the headlamps. Refer to
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Install the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement in SIR.
- Install the front bumper. Refer to
Front Bumper Replacement in Bumpers.
- Install the grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement .
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Install the air intake duct. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Enable the SIR. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.