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Radiator Air Baffle




Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Radiator Air Baffle)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the cruise control bracket.
2. Remove the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




4. Remove the LH radiator air baffle lower screws.




5. Remove the RH radiator air baffle lower screw.




6. Remove the LH side air deflector retainer pins.




7. Remove the RH side air deflector retainer pins.
8. Lower the vehicle.




9. Remove the LH radiator air baffle upper retainer pin (1).




10. Remove the RH radiator air baffle upper retainer pin (1).




11. Remove the radiator air baffle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the radiator air baffle.




2. Install the RH radiator air baffle upper retainer pin (1).




3. Install the LH radiator air baffle upper retainer pin (1).
4. Raise and support the vehicle.




5. Install the RH side air deflector retainer pins.




6. Install the LH side air deflector retainer pins.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

7. Install the RH radiator air baffle lower screw.

Tighten the bolt to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).




8. Install the LH radiator air baffle lower screws.

Tighten the bolts to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).

9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Install the cruise control bracket.