Cooling Module (G1859138): Removal
- Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Some components shown removed for clarity.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
- Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
- Recover the air conditioning system.
Refer to: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING
- Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: AIR CLEANER
- Remove the intake air resonator.
Refer to: INTAKE AIR RESONATOR
Remove the intake air duct.
Disconnect the electric fan connector.
Disconnect the auxiliary coolant pump harness link connector.
Remove the cooling module upper mounting brackets.
- Partially drain the cooling system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING
- Remove the engine undershield.
Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD - PROJECT 8
Disconnect the left side upper coolant hoses.
Disconnect the right side upper coolant hose.
Disconnect the coolant hoses from the cooling fan shroud.
- Disconnect the cooling temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the left side lower coolant hose.
The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Disconnect the left side lower coolant hose.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
Disconnect the auxiliary coolant pump electrical connector.
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
- Disconnect the auxiliary coolant pump coolant hose.
- Remove the auxiliary coolant pump retaining bolt.
- Reposition the auxiliary coolant pump away from the cooling fan shroud.
- Remove the front bumper for access.
Refer to: FRONT BUMPER
Remove the cooling hose from the auxiliary charge air radiator.
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CAUTION:
- Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.
- Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.
- Take care not to damage the O-ring seals during installation.
Remove the upper air conditioning pipe and discard the O-ring seals.
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CAUTION:
- Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.
- Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.
- Take care not to damage the O-ring seals during installation.
Remove the lower air conditioning pipe and discard the O-ring seals.
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NOTE: If equipped.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the cooling module protector.
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CAUTION: Make sure that the cooling module is supported for this step.
Remove the cooling module lower retaining bolts.
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CAUTION: Make sure that the cooling module is supported for this step.
Remove the cooling module lower retaining bolts.
Remove the cooling module.