Cooling Module (G2796573): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:
Make sure the engine cooling system is cool prior to doing this procedure.
CAUTION:
- 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.
- Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If split, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area with water.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
- Disconnect the 12V system.
Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING
- Partially drain the engine cooling system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING
- Evacuate the Air Conditioning (A/C) system.
Refer to: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING
- Remove the viscous cooling fan.
Refer to: VISCOUS COOLING FAN
- Remove the left air cleaner.
Refer to: LEFT AIR CLEANER
- Remove the hood latch panel.
Refer to: HOOD LATCH PANEL
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CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the component.
- Disconnect the 3 coolant pipe connectors.
- Release the coolant pipe from the 6 clips.
- Remove the coolant pipe.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release the coolant expansion tank.
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the coolant hose.
- Remove the coolant expansion tank.
- Remove the windshield washer reservoir.
- Release the coolant hose clip.
- Disconnect the coolant hose connector.
Disconnect the coolant pipe connector.
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CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the component.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the coolant hose clip.
- Release the coolant hose bracket at the 2 clips.
Release the 3 wiring harness bracket clips.
Remove the bolt.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release the transmission fluid cooler.
Release the 4 coolant hose clips.
- Release the coolant hose clip.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release the auxiliary radiator coolant pump.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the electrical connector clip.
- Release the wiring harness clip.
- Release the 2 clips.
- Remove the brake cooling air duct.
- Remove the 3 nuts.
- Release the coolant pipe.
- Release the 2 A/C pipes.
- Remove and discard the 5 O-ring seals.
- Release the 2 coolant hose clips.
- Disconnect the 2 lower coolant hose connectors.
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CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the component.
- Remove the 2 screws and 2 washers.
- Remove the 2 radiator lower mounts.
- With assistance, carefully remove the cooling module.
- Remove the 2 radiator upper mounts.