Removal and Installation

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Drain the engine cooling system. refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Raise and support the vehicle. .

Fig 1: Removing Lower Splash Shields
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Remove the lower splash shields.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose And Degas Return Hose
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Disconnect the lower radiator hose and the degas return hose.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Center Support Bolts
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Remove the lower center support bolts.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Remaining Coolant Hose Connections
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Disconnect the remaining coolant hose connections.

Fig 5: Positioning Hood Latch Assemble Out Of Way
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Position the hood latch assemble out of the way. .

Fig 6: Removing Two Bolts And Center Support
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Remove the two bolts and the center support.

Fig 7: Removing Two Top Bolts Retaining Cooling Fan To Radiator
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Remove the two top bolts retaining the cooling fan to the radiator.

Fig 8: Removing Upper Radiator Support Brackets
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Remove the upper radiator support brackets, and remove the radiator from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.