Cooling Module: Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Remove the pin-type retainers and the upper radiator air deflector.
- Remove the bolts and position the degas bottle aside.
Torque: 7 Nm
- Disconnect the electrical connectors, detach the pin-type retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
- Remove the upper active grille shutter. Refer to: Active Grille Shutter .
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- Detach the cable from the mounting bracket.
- Disconnect the hood latch release cable end.
- Remove the pin-type retainers and position the air deflector aside.
- Detach the battery cable pin-type retainer.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors. Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness between the radiator and the radiator grille support.
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NOTE: Make sure all openings are sealed.
Remove the condenser inlet and outlet nuts and disconnect the fittings.
Torque: Stage 1: 8 Nm Stage 2: 15 Nm
- Release the clamps and disconnect the upper radiator hose and the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Pull the lower radiator hose spring clip until the end of the clip is in the detent on the quick connect coupling and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
- Remove the retainers and the cooling module.
Torque: 30 Nm