Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- 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 [8x]
- Front Tire Front Air Deflector (2) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Bolt (2) - Remove [4x]
- NOTE:
- Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.
- Components removed for graphic clarity.
- Left side shown, right side similar.
Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove [4x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [10x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield (3) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
- Left side shown, right side similar.
- Components removed for graphic clarity.
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [14x]
- Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (2) - Remove [8x]
- Front Wheelhouse Liner (3) - Remove [2x]
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)
Headlamp Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Headlamp Bolt (1) - Remove
- Release the wiring harness retaining tab.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Release the front headlamp guide pin from the front bumper fascia guide (1).
- Remove the left and right side headlamps (2).
- Disconnect all electrical connectors.
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.
Front Bumper Fascia Support Brace Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Support Brace (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace - Left Side (2) - Remove [2x]
Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace - Right Side (2) - Remove
Headlamp Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Radiator Air Upper Baffle Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Pull the front bumper fascia center support (2) out from under both headlamps.
Horn Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Horn (2) - Reposition [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]
- Radiator Air Lower Seal Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
- Radiator Air Lower Baffle Retainer (3) - Remove [2x]
Front Bumper Impact Bar Bolt (1) - Remove [8x]
- Front Bumper Impact Bar (2) - Remove
- Release the wiring harness retaining tab.
Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Radiator Upper Bracket - Left Side (2) - Remove
Wiring Harness Retainer (1) - Remove
- Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Radiator Upper Bracket - Right Side (3) - Remove
Mark the location of the hood primary and secondary latch (1) with a grease pencil.
- Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch (1) - Reposition away
- Release the tabs on the front bumper fascia (2) from the headlamp on both sides and reposition the upper portion of the front bumper fascia (2) away.
Radiator Air Upper Baffle Retainer - Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- Radiator Air Upper Baffle Retainer (2) - Remove [4x]
Radiator Air Front Upper Baffle (1) - Remove
Intake Air Duct (1) - Remove
Air Cleaner Bolt (1) - Remove
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (2) - Loosen
Remove the air cleaner (1) and air cleaner outlet duct (2) as an assembly.
Disconnect the cable end retainer (1) from the latch.
- Release the hood primary latch release cable from the 2 retainer (2).
- Reposition the hood primary latch release cable.
Body Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Body Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket (2) - Reposition
Engine Control Module Bracket Nut (1) - Remove
- Engine Control Module Bracket (2) - Reposition
Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt (1) - Remove
- Battery Negative Cable Ground (2) Reposition
Slide the transmission control module and connector (1) from the bracket rear ward to reposition.
Transmission Control Module Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
- Rotate the transmission control module bracket (2) forward a quarter of turn and remove.
Forward Lamp Wire Harness Ground Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Forward Lamp Wire Harness Ground Terminal (2) - Reposition [2x]
Engine Wire Harness Ground Bolt (1) - Remove
- Engine Wire Harness Ground Terminal (2) - Reposition
- WARNING:
Refer to Hood Hold-Open Device Warning .
Hood Hold Open Rod Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Hood Hold Open Rod (2) - Remove
Remove the 3 left side upper front compartment front panel bolt (1).
Front Fender Bolt - Left Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- Front Compartment Front Panel Bolt - Left Side (2) - Remove [3x]
- Reposition the wiring harness.
Front Compartment Front Panel Bolt - Left Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Remove the 3 right side upper front compartment front panel bolt (1).
Front Fender Bolt (1) - Right Side - Remove [2x]
- Front Compartment Front Panel Bolt - Right Side (2) - Remove [3x]
Front Compartment Front Panel Bolt - Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Front Compartment Front Panel (1) - Remove