Panel, Closure, Radiator: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the bolts securing the hood latch assembly and position the latch aside.
- Remove the radiator assembly. Refer to RADIATOR, ENGINE COOLING, REMOVAL .
- Remove the charge air cooler, if equipped. Refer to.
- Remove both headlamp assemblies. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, REMOVAL .
- Remove the washer bottle. Refer to RESERVOIR, WINDSHIELD WASHER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the coolant bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, REMOVAL .
- Release the clips to remove the headlamp harness and position the harness aside.
- Remove the wheel house splash shields. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, REAR WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the shotgun bracket bolt (2) from both sides.
- Remove the three bolts (1) on both side securing the radiator closure panel (2) to the fenders and upper body.
- Remove the lower two lower bolts (1) on both sides that secure the closure panel (2) to the front of the vehicle body.
- Carefully remove the closure making sure the paint on the front edge of the fenders is protected from damage.