Radiator Grille Support

Radiator Grille Support









1. Remove the headlamps.

2. Remove the front bumper. For additional information, refer to Bumper.

3. Remove the LH and RH radiator grille support air deflector pushpins and remove the air deflectors.

4. Disconnect the secondary hood release cable from the hood latch assembly.

5. Remove the hood latch assembly bolts and release the hood latch cable retainers. Position the latch and cable aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

6. Disconnect the hood switch electrical connector.

7. Release the electrical harness from the top of the radiator grille support.

8. NOTICE: When installing the cooling module retaining clips, push the cooling module retaining clips toward the radiator grille support until the clips are properly secured and a snap is heard. Failure to properly secure the cooling module retaining clips may cause damage to the radiator or the cooling module assembly.

Release the upper cooling module mounting retainers from the radiator grille support.





9. Remove the radiator grille support bolts. Remove the radiator grille support.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

10. NOTE: Removing the radiator grille support may require assistance.

To remove the radiator grille support, slightly lift the cooling module assembly up and out of the radiator grille support while pulling the lower radiator grille support outward. Lift the radiator grille support out of the vehicle.

11. NOTE: Inspect and transfer all of the radiator grille support isolators. Replace as necessary.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.