Removal Procedure
- Remove the battery. Refer to
Battery Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the bumper. Refer to
Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
in Exterior Trim.
- Remove the radiator grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement
in Exterior Trim.
- Remove the headlamp assemblies. Refer to
Headlamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the hood release cable from the radiator support and the
hood latch. Refer to
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
.
- Remove the latch support. Refer to
Hood Latch Support Replacement
.
- Remove the front wiring harness from the clips.
- Remove the power steering cooler. Refer to
Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement
in Power Steering Systems.
- Remove the air intake hose.
- Remove the ground screws from the radiator support.
- Remove the bolts that retain the fan shroud to the radiator support.
Refer to
Fan Shroud Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
Slide the shroud toward the engine.
- Remove the bolts that retain the battery tray to the radiator
support.
- Remove the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to
Air Intake Baffle Replacement - Radiator
.
- Remove the bolts that retain the air conditioning condenser to
the radiator support, if equipped. Refer to
Condenser Replacement
in HVAC Manual.
- Raise and support the hood.
- Remove the hood support rod. Refer to
Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement
.
- Remove the bolts that
retain the radiator support to the right and the left fender.
- Remove the bolts that retain the radiator support to the right
and the left wheel house panel.
- Remove the bolts that retain the radiator support to the frame.
- Remove the radiator support frame mounts.
- Lightly push the left fender away from the vehicle in order to
allow a clearance between the fender and the radiator support.
- Slide the left side of the support away from the vehicle.
- Remove the radiator support.
Installation Procedure
- Lightly push the fender away from the vehicle in order to allow a clearance
between the fender and the radiator support.
- Slide the right side of the support onto the frame.
- Pivot the left side of the support into place.
- Install the radiator support frame mounts.
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
through the frame mount.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).
- Install the hood support rod. Refer to
Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement
.
- Install the bolts that
retain the radiator support to the right and the left wheel house panel.
- Install the bolts that retain the radiator support to the right
and the left fender.
- Install the bolts that retain the air conditioning condenser to
the radiator support, if equipped. Refer to
Condenser Replacement
in HVAC Manual.
- Install the power steering cooler. Refer to
Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement
in Power Steering
Systems.
- Install the radiator air intake baffle to the vehicle. Refer to
Air Intake Baffle Replacement - Radiator
- Install the battery tray to the radiator support bolts.
- Install the bolts to that retain the fan shroud to the radiator
support. Refer to
Fan Shroud Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Install the ground screws to the radiator support.
- Install the front wiring harness to the clips.
- Install the air intake hose.
- Install the latch support to the vehicle. Refer to
Hood Latch Support Replacement
.
- Install the hood release cable to the support and the hood latch.
Refer to
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
.
- Install the headlamp assemblies. Refer to
Headlamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Install the radiator grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement
in Exterior Trim.
- Install the bumper. Refer to
Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
in Exterior Trim.
- Install the battery. Refer to
Battery Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Lower the hood.
- Inspect the latch adjustment. Refer to
Hood Latch Adjustment
.