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(s).
- Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR). Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Remove the air intake duct. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
- Remove the grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement
.
- 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 Discriminating 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--4L80E.
- Remove the air baffles. Refer to
Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors
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 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
.
- 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
in Horns.
Installation Procedure
- Install the horn(s) onto the radiator support. Refer to
Horn Replacement
in Horns.
- Position the radiator
support (1) onto the frame.
- Install the radiator support baffle (2).
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 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.
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 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 air baffles. Refer to
Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors
.
- Install the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if equipped).
Refer to
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement
in Automatic Transaxle 4T65-E.
- Install the radiator. Refer to
Radiator Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the horn electrical connector. Refer to
Horn Replacement
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 Discriminating 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 intake duct. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
- Enable the SIR. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Connect the negative battery cable.