Radiator Support: Service and Repair

Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the upper radiator baffle.
3. Remove the headlamps.




4. Remove the upper condenser mounting bolts.




5. Remove the bolts from the front end diagonal brace.
6. Remove the front end diagonal brace.
7. Remove the fan shroud.




8. Remove the tie bar to radiator brace bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the upper radiator support using an extension.




9. Remove the radiator mounting bolts from the rear side of the tie bar.




10. Remove the tie bar bolts.




11. Remove the upper headlamp housing support screws.
12. Remove the tie bar.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the tie bar onto the lower radiator support.
2. Install the tie bar bolts hand tight.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: Ensure that the alignment is proper.

3. Tighten the tie bar bolts.

Tighten the tie bar bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




4. Install the upper headlamp housing support screws.

Tighten the upper headlamp housing support screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




5. Install the radiator mounting bolts onto the rear side of the tie bar.

Tighten the radiator mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




6. Install the tie bar to the radiator brace bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the tie bar using an extension.

Tighten the radiator brace bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

7. Install the upper fan shroud.




8. Install the front end diagonal brace.
9. Install the front end diagonal brace bolts.

Tighten the front end diagonal brace bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




10. Install the upper condenser mounting bolts.

Tighten the upper condenser mounting bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

11. Install the headlamps.
12. Install the upper radiator baffle.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.