Removal Procedure
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing
any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to
the vehicle or its components.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing
any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to
the vehicle or its components.
in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the radiator grille. Refer to
Lower Grille Molding Replacement
in Exterior Trim.
- Remove the headlamps. Refer to
Sealed Beam Headlamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the hood latch cover. Refer to
Hood Latch Cover Replacement
.
- Remove the hood latch. Refer to
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
.
- Remove the auxiliary engine cooler, if equipped. Refer to
Auxiliary Engine Oil Cooler Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the auxiliary transmission cooler, if equipped. Refer toAutomatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing
in Automatic
Transmission 4L60E or Automatic Transmission 4L80E.
- Remove the air baffle from the radiator support, if equipped.
Refer to
Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the coolant recovery tank or the surge tank. Refer to
Surge Tank (Diesel) Replacement
or
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
4.3L or
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
6.5L Diesel or
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
5.0\5.7L
or
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
7.4L in Engine Controls.
- Remove the air conditioning
condenser from the radiator support (2). Refer to
Condenser Replacement
in HVAC Systems with A/C Manual.
- Remove the radiator from the radiator support (1). Refer to
Radiator Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the forward lamp harness from the radiator support (1).
- Remove the bolts (3) retaining the radiator support (1) to the
vehicle.
- Remove the radiator support (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the radiator support
(1) to the vehicle.
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.
- Install the bolts
(3) in order to retain the radiator support (1) to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the forward lamp harness to the radiator support (1).
- Install the radiator to the radiator support. Refer to
Radiator Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Install the air conditioning condenser to the radiator support
(1). Refer to
Condenser Replacement
in HVAC Systems with A/C Manual.
- Install the air cleaner assembly to the vehicle. Refer to in
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
4.3L or
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
6.5L Diesel or
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
5.0\5.7L or
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
7.4L in Engine Controls.
- Install the coolant recovery tank or the surge tank to the vehicle.
Refer to
Surge Tank (Diesel) Replacement
or
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Install the air baffle to the radiator support (1). Refer to
Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors
in Engine Cooling.
- Install the auxiliary transmission cooler. Refer toAutomatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing
in Automatic Transmission
4L60E or Transmission 4L80E.
- Install the auxiliary engine oil cooler. Refer to
Auxiliary Engine Oil Cooler Replacement
in Engine
Cooling.
- Install the hood latch. Refer to
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
.
- Install the hood latch cover. Refer to
Hood Latch Cover Replacement
.
- Install the headlamps. Refer to
Sealed Beam Headlamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Install the radiator grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement
in Exterior Trim.
- Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.