Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 GE 47716)
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- NOTE:
- Left side shown, right side similar.
- Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.
Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front Tire Front Air Deflector- Right Side (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
- Left side shown, right side similar.
- Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.
- Components removed for graphic clarity.
Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield- Right Side (3) - Remove
- NOTE:
- Left side shown, right side similar.
- Components removed for graphic clarity.
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [7x]
- Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (2) - Remove [4x]
- Remove the right front wheelhouse liners (3).
Remove the left side upper front bumper fascia bolt (2).
Remove the right side upper front bumper fascia bolt (2).
Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Screw (1) - Remove [6x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [5x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Retainer (3) - Remove [2x]
Front Bumper Fascia Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
On the left side of the front bumper fascia carefully push a small nylon wedge between the front bumper fascia (1), the front bumper fascia guide (2), and the front headlamp (3). Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool into the fascia slot and depress the snaps one at a time and pull on the fascia at the same time to gradually remove the left side of the front bumper fascia.
Reposition the front bumper fascia on the right side to gain access to the electrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
On the left side of the front bumper fascia carefully push a small nylon wedge between the front bumper fascia (1), the front bumper fascia guide (2), and the front headlamp (3). Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool into the fascia slot and depress the snaps one at a time and pull on the fascia at the same time to gradually remove the left side of the front bumper fascia.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the fascia (1)
Front Bumper Fascia Support Brace Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Support Brace (2) - Remove
Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace- Right Side (2) - Remove
Horn Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Horn (2) - Reposition [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Reposition the wiring harness.
- Front Bumper Impact Bar Bolt (1) - Remove [8x]
- Front Bumper Impact Bar (2) - Remove
Auxiliary Radiator Duct Retainer- Right Side (1) - Remove [3x]
Auxiliary Radiator Rear Duct- Right Side (1) - Remove
Auxiliary Radiator Duct Retainer- Right Side (1) - Remove [3x]
Auxiliary Radiator Duct Retainer- Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Auxiliary Radiator Front Duct- Right Side (1) - Remove
Charge Air Cooler Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Charge Air Cooler Upper Bracket Nut (2) - Loosen
- Reposition the engine auxiliary radiator assembly.
Release the 3 radiator air front upper baffle retainers (1).
- Radiator Air Front Upper Baffle (2) - Remove
Intake Air Duct (1) - Remove
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (1) - Reposition
Air Cleaner Bolt (1) - Remove
Air Cleaner Assembly (1) - Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Charge Air Cooler Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Charge Air Cooler Bracket (2) - Remove
Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Front Compartment Front Panel Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [3x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Reposition radiator outlet hose (2) downward.
Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Front Compartment Front Panel Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Reposition the wiring harness retainers.
Slide the front bumper energy absorber (1) out from the front compartment side rail.