Repair Procedure

How to use this service information .

NOTICE: 

When working with a vehicle equipped with the electronic air suspension, be sure to set it to the leveling off mode to prevent unexpected operation. Refer to the Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions - Refer to: Electronic Air Suspension System Connector Fitting Precautions or Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions for the procedure.

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

1. A.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal 

   • Refer to the figure.
2. B.-

   NOTE: 

   • Make sure the HDS has the latest HDS software version.
   • If you are replacing the PCM after substituting a known-good PCM, reinstall the original PCM, then do this procedure.
   • If you are removing the PCM, skip the procedures of DATA Read (Only for replacing PCM) and Procedure After Replacing/Substituting PCM.

   Preconditions 

   • HDS Connected

   Sub-Procedure 

   Removal 

   1. Only for replacing PCM: Select the following menu buttons on the HDS screen in sequence.

   • PGM-FI (System Selection Menu)
   • ECU Replacement
   • READ DATA

   NOTICE: 

   If the READ DATA indicates FAILED, go to the next step.

   NOTE: 

   Doing this step copies (READS) the data from the original PCM so you can later download (WRITES) it into the new PCM.

   2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   3. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

   NOTICE: 

   This step must be done to protect the PCM from damage.

   4. Remove the PCM.

   Installation 

   1. Install the PCM.

   2. Connect the HDS .

   3. Open the SCS.

   After Installation 

   Procedure After Replacing/Substituting PCM 

   • VIN Input

     NOTE:  If DTC P0630 VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch is stored, ignore it and go to the next step.

   • Keyless Access System Registration
   • Only for replacing PCM: Select the following menu buttons on the HDS screen in sequence.

     NOTICE: 

     If the READ DATA failed, skip this procedure, and replace the engine oil - Refer to: Engine Oil Level Check or Engine Oil Replacement (3.5L Engine) or Engine Oil Replacement (3.0L Engine) and the oil filter - Refer to: A/C Compressor/Engine Oil Pan Area (3.5L Engine) or A/C Compressor/Engine Oil Pan Area (3.0L Engine) .

   • • PGM-FI (System Selection Menu)
     • ECU Replacement
     • WRITE DATA
   • DTC Clear - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (3.5L Engine) or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (3.0L Engine)
   • PCM Update - Refer to: PCM Reset or PCM Update
   • PCM Idle Learn
3. C.-

   Preconditions 

   • Engine Coolant Drained - Refer to: Coolant Check (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.0L Engine) or Coolant Check (3.0L Engine)

   After Installation 

   • Engine Coolant Refill - Refer to: Coolant Check (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.0L Engine) or Coolant Check (3.0L Engine)
4. D.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Dashboard Upper Cover Extension

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   Installation Directions 

   Position	Direction
   a	Expansion Tank Side

5. E.-

   Preconditions 

   • Engine Coolant Drained - Refer to: Coolant Check (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.0L Engine) or Coolant Check (3.0L Engine)

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Splash Shield

   After Installation 

   • Engine Coolant Refill - Refer to: Coolant Check (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.0L Engine) or Coolant Check (3.0L Engine)
6. F.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Splash Shield
   • Air Cleaner Area Parts - Refer to: Air Cleaner Area (3.0L Engine) or Air Cleaner Area (3.5L Engine)
   • • -

       Air Intake Tube

     • -

       Intake Tube Bracket

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 1 

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   Figure 2 

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   Removal 

   • Refer to figure 1 and 2.

   Location Details (Figure 1) 

   Position	Object
   a	Clip

   Figure 3 

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   Installation 

   • Install the shroud until it bottoms as shown. (Figure 3)
7. G.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Radiator Fan Shroud Assembly

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 1 

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   Figure 2 

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   Removal 

   • Refer to figure 1 and 2.

   Location Details (Figure 1) 

   Position	Object
   a	Clip

   Figure 3 

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   Installation 

   • Install the shroud until it bottoms as shown. (Figure 3)
8. H.-

   Preconditions 

   • Engine Coolant Drained - Refer to: Coolant Check (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.0L Engine) or Coolant Check (3.0L Engine)

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal 

   • Refer to the figure.

   Installation 

   NOTE: 

   • If you are reinstalling the original radiator, make sure the radiator upper seal is not damaged or distorted. Replace it if it is.
   • If you are installing a new radiator, make sure the radiator upper seal is installed.

   After Installation 

   • Engine Coolant Refill - Refer to: Coolant Check (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.0L Engine) or Coolant Check (3.0L Engine)
9. I.-

   NOTE:  Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for left side.

   Preconditions 

   • Engine Coolant Drained - Refer to: Coolant Check (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.0L Engine) or Coolant Check (3.0L Engine)

   Figure 1 

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   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area (3.5L Engine) or Front Brake Area (3.0L Engine)
   • Front Inner Fender (As Needed) (Figure 1)

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 2 

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   Removal 

   • Refer to figure 2.

   Installation 

   NOTE: 

   • If you are reinstalling the original sub radiator, make sure the sub radiator seals are not damaged or distorted. Replace them if they are.
   • If you are installing a new sub radiator, make sure the sub radiator seals are installed.

   After Installation 

   • Engine Coolant Refill - Refer to: Coolant Check (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.5L Engine) or Coolant Replacement (3.0L Engine) or Coolant Check (3.0L Engine)
10. J.-

    NOTE:  Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for left side.

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Front Bumper - Refer to: Front Bumper Area (2025) or Front Bumper Area (2022 2023 2024)

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.