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Cooling Module: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  3. Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation And Charging .
  4. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
  5. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
  6. Remove the pin-type retainers and the upper radiator air deflector.
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  7. Remove the bolts and position the degas bottle aside.

    Torque: 7 Nm

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  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors, detach the pin-type retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
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  9. Remove the upper active grille shutter. Refer to: Active Grille Shutter .
  10. Detach the hood latch cable retainer.
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  11. Remove the hood latch assembly. Refer to: Hood Latch .
  12. Remove the pin-type retainers and position the air deflector aside.
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  13. Detach the battery cable pin-type retainer.
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  14. 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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  15. NOTE: Make sure all openings are sealed.

    Remove the condenser inlet and outlet nuts and disconnect the fittings.

    Torque: 1:: 8 Nm 2:: 15 Nm

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  16. Release the clamps and disconnect the upper radiator hose and the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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  17. 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.
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  18. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

    Remove the retainers and the cooling module.

    Torque: 30 Nm

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