Removal And Installation: Radiator: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Remove the retainers and the lower air deflector.

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Release the retainers and remove the radiator sight shield.

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Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover .
Disconnect the cooling fan motor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.

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Detach the retainer, disconnect the coupling and position the coolant hose aside.

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Remove the retainer and position the A/C tube assembly aside.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Remove the radiator side air deflectors pin-type retainers.

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1. Remove the radiator side air deflectors pin-type retainers.
2. Release the tab and remove the radiator side air deflectors.
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NOTE: Radiator, cooling fan, and A/C condenser will lower with sub frame.
1. Remove the lower crossmember bracket bolts.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. Remove the bolts and the lower crossmember.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Cut the foam seal. Use the General Equipment: Knife

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NOTE: Make sure that no strain is placed on the refrigerant lines.

Loosely install the cable ties at both sides of the A/C condenser. Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties

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Release the tabs and position the A/C condenser aside.

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Depress the tabs and disconnect the coolant tube.

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- Disconnect the coolant hoses quick connect couplings.
- Detach the retainers and remove the radiator.

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