Radiator Lower Mounting Repair

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

5 mm Drill Bit
Flat File

Repair

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
If equipped. Remove the retainers and the shield plate.

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If equipped. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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If equipped. Remove the retainers and the air deflectors.

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

Remove the bolts and the lower radiator support.

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1. Using a flat file, file the surface as shown. Use the General Equipment: Flat File
2. Using a drill bit, drill hole in the radiator mount bracket. Use the General Equipment: 5 mm Drill Bit
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Install the radiator support bracket and the bolt.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

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

Install the lower radiator support and the bolts.

Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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If equipped. Position the air deflectors and install the retainers.

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Install the underbody shield and the retainers.

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If equipped. Install the underbody shield and the retainers.

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If equipped. Install the shield plate and the retainers.

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