Removal And Installation

All vehicles 

1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
3. Remove the front impact severity sensor. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
4. Remove the 2 pushpin retainers from the front bumper bracket.
5. Remove the 2 front grille bolts.
   • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

3.0L vehicles only 

6. Disconnect the transmission cooler hose.

2.3L vehicles only 

7. Disconnect the coolant recovery hose from the radiator and position it aside.

All vehicles 

8. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 radiator brackets.
   • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
9. Remove the center support lower bolt.
   • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
10. Remove the nut and the center support.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
11. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connectors.
12. Remove the 2 cooling fan bolts and the cooling fan motor and shroud.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
14. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .