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Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  3. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to one of the following procedures:
  4. •  Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L
    •  Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L.
    •  Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.6L (LB7)
    •  Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.6L (LLY)
    •  Intake Air Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls - 8.1L
  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to one of the following procedures:
  6. •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L
    •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L
    •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.6L (LB7)
    •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.6L (LLY)
    •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 8.1L
  7. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  8. Remove the front bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Replacement in Bumpers.
  9. Remove the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement in SIR.
  10. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  11. Remove the park/turn signal lamp assemblies. Refer to Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  12. Remove the hood latch release bracket and reposition the release cable. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  13. Remove the tie bar, if equipped. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .

  14. Object Number: 370330  Size: SH
  15. 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.
  16. Disconnect the horn electrical connector.
  17. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  18. Remove the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if equipped). Refer to Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement in Automatic Transmission - 4L80-E.
  19. Remove the upper air baffles. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  20. Remove the side air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Side Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  21. Remove the power steering cooler mounting bolts and reposition the cooler.

  22. Object Number: 397231  Size: SH
  23. Disconnect the electrical connector from the automatic recirculation switch.
  24. Remove the A/C condenser, if equipped. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.

  25. Object Number: 370698  Size: SH
  26. Remove the upper washer reservoir bolt (1) from the tie bar (2).
  27. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.

  28. Object Number: 401108  Size: SH
  29. Remove the lower washer reservoir bolt (1) from the tie bar (2).

  30. Object Number: 401544  Size: SH
  31. Remove the battery tray support.
  32. Remove the air cleaner mounting bracket. Refer to Air Cleaner Bracket Replacement .

  33. Object Number: 401168  Size: SH
  34. 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 .

  35. Object Number: 402774  Size: SH
  36. Remove the lower radiator support nut and bolt at the frame (1).

  37. Object Number: 370884  Size: SH
  38. Remove the radiator support baffle (2).
  39. Remove the radiator support (1) from the frame.
  40. Remove the horn(s) from the radiator support. Refer to Horn Replacement - Left Side or to Horn Replacement - Right Side in Horns.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the horn(s) onto the radiator support. Refer to Horn Replacement - Left Side or to Horn Replacement - Right Side in Horns.

  2. Object Number: 370884  Size: SH
  3. Position the radiator support (1) onto the frame.
  4. Install the radiator support baffle (2).
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 402774  Size: SH
  6. Install the lower radiator support nut and bolt at the frame (1).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the radiator support nut to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).


    Object Number: 401168  Size: SH
  8. 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 .
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the front fender bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 401544  Size: SH
  10. Install the battery tray support.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the battery tray support bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  12. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  13. Install the air cleaner mounting bracket. Refer to Air Cleaner Bracket Replacement .

  14. Object Number: 401108  Size: SH
  15. Install the lower washer reservoir bolt (1) to the tie bar (2).
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the washer reservoir bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 370698  Size: SH
  17. Install the upper washer reservoir bolt (1) to the tie bar (2).
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the reservoir bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  19. Install the A/C condenser, if equipped. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.

  20. Object Number: 397231  Size: SH
  21. Connect the electrical connector to the automatic recirculation switch.
  22. Reposition the power steering cooler and install the mounting bolts.
  23. Install the side air baffles. Refer to Radiator Air Side Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  24. Install the upper air baffles. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  25. Install the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if equipped). Refer to Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement in Automatic Transmission - 4L80-E.
  26. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  27. Connect the horn electrical connector. Refer to Horn Replacement - Left Side or to Horn Replacement - Right Side in Horns.

  28. Object Number: 370330  Size: SH
  29. 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.
  30. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  31. Install the tie bar, if equipped. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
  32. Install the hood latch release bracket and cable. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  33. Install the park/turn signal lamp assemblies. Refer to Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  34. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  35. Install the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement in SIR.
  36. Install the front bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Replacement in Bumpers.
  37. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .
  38. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to one of the following procedures:
  39. •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L
    •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L
    •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.6L (LB7)
    •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.6L (LLY)
    •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 8.1L
  40. Install the air intake duct. Refer to one of the following procedures:
  41. •  Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L
    •  Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L.
    •  Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.6L (LB7)
    •  Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.6L (LLY)
    •  Intake Air Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls - 8.1L
  42. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  43. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.