Cooling Module - [+] Non-Electric Vehicles (G2344642): Removal
WARNING:
Make sure the engine cooling system is cool prior to do this procedure.
CAUTION:
- Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If split, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area with water.
- The desiccant bag need only be changed under the following circumstances: There is dirt in the refrigerant circuit (For example: compressor seizure), the system is leaking and refrigerant has been lost to atmosphere, or the refrigerant circuit has been open more than 24 hours, due to repair.
- Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- Disconnect the 12 V system.
Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING
- Evacuate the Air Conditioning (A/C) system.
Refer to: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING
- Partially drain the engine cooling system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING
- Remove the hood latch panel.
Refer to: HOOD LATCH PANEL
Disconnect the 3 coolant hose connectors.
Disconnect the 2 coolant hose connectors.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Release the 2 A/C pipes and discard the 3 O-ring seals.
Release the 2 clips.
- Disconnect the coolant hose.
- Remove the nut.
- Release the A/C pipe and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
Disconnect the 2 coolant hose connectors.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the clip.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release the charge air cooler coolant pump.
- Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.
- Release the clip.
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WARNING: This step requires the aid of another technician.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the 2 cooling module lower mounts.
- With assistance, remove the cooling module.
- Remove the 2 cooling module upper mounts.
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NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
- Release the 10 wiring harness clips.
- Remove the cooling module wiring harness.