Cooling Module: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
Recover the A/C system refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
Remove the RH and LH headlamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
Remove the front fascia. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS article.
Release the clamps and disconnect the 2 power steering fluid cooler hoses from the condenser core.
Remove the cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to Cooling Fan Shroud .
Remove the 2 hood latch assembly bolts.
Disconnect the cable position retainers and position the hood latch assembly aside.

Fig 1: Cable Position Retainers

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Fig 2: Air Deflector Pushpin

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Remove the transmission cooler tube secondary latches.
Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler hoses.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Using Special Tool

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Remove the 2 condenser inlet fitting nuts and disconnect the 2 fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

Fig 4: Condenser Inlet Fitting Nuts

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Fig 5: Horn Assembly Electrical Connector

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Fig 6: Ambient Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector

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Remove the 6 radiator support bolts and remove the cooling module from the vehicle.