Radiator Support Bracket Replacement

Radiator Support Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement.
2. Remove the right headlamp.




3. Loop a rope around each of the two tabs of the condenser and tie the rope around the upper tie bar.
4. Remove the upper radiator support bracket bolts.




5. Remove the upper radiator support brackets.
6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.




7. Remove the lower radiator air deflector retainers.
8. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.




9. Remove the lower radiator support bracket bolts.
10. Remove the lower radiator support brackets.
11. Remove the radiator lower mounts.

Installation Procedure

Important: Replace the radiator lower mounts as a pair or vibration may result.

1. Install the radiator lower mounts.




2. Install the lower radiator support brackets.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the lower radiator support bracket bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

Important: Radiator air deflector must be properly installed or reduced A/C and engine cooling system performance could occur.




4. Install the lower radiator air deflector.
5. Install the lower radiator air deflector retainers.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the rope attached to the condenser and upper tie bar.




8. Install the upper radiator support brackets.

Important: Do not allow the upper bracket to twist when tightening the screw or vibration may result.




9. Install the upper radiator bracket bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

10. Install the right headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement.
11. Install the left headlamp.