Panel, Closure, Radiator: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
- Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the washer bottle, if necessary. Refer to RESERVOIR, WINDSHIELD WASHER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the coolant bottle, if necessary. Refer to BOTTLE, COOLANT RECOVERY, REMOVAL .
- Remove the hood latch. Refer to LATCH, HOOD, REMOVAL .
- Remove the front bumper. Refer to BUMPER, FRONT, REMOVAL .
- Remove the A/C condenser, if equipped. Refer to CONDENSER, A/C, REMOVAL .
- Remove the charge air cooler, if equipped. Refer to COOLER AND HOSES, CHARGE AIR, REMOVAL, 6.7L .
- Remove the headlamps. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, REMOVAL .
- Remove the air cleaner. For 5.7L, refer to AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL
. For 6.4L, refer to AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL
. For 6.7L, refer to AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL
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- Separate the push pin fasteners (2) and remove the foam (1).
- Remove the upper radiator bolts and position back supported in the vehicle.
- Disconnect the TIPM.
- Remove the trim pieces below the headlights, if equipped.
- Open the access covers in the wheelhouse splash shields and remove the bolts supporting the fender on each side.
- Remove the bolts and disconnect any ground cables as necessary.
- Remove the upper (2) and lower (4) bolts supporting the closure panel (1) to the front end sheet metal mounting (3).
- Carefully remove the closure making sure the paint on the front edge of the fenders is protected from damage.