Cooling Module: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Recover the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
Remove the LH and the RH front fenders. Refer to: Fender .
Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover .
Remove the washer reservoir. Refer to: Windshield Washer Reservoir .
- Disconnect the hood ajar switch electrical connector.
- Detach the hood latch release cable from the mounting bracket.
- Detach latch cable harness retainers and disconnect the hood latch release cable eyelet from the hood latch.
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Remove the chimney grills.

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Detach the wiring harness retainers and disconnect the cooling fan electrical connectors.

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Remove the rear outlet duct bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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- Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the coolant tube grommet.
- Remove the nuts, bolts and the outlet duct.
  Torque: Nuts: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) Bolts: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
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- Detach the coolant tube retainers.
- NOTE: Tighten the fitting to the torque specified or 2 additional flats from finger tight.
  
  Loosen and disconnect the radiator to coolant tube fitting and position aside.
  
  Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

Remove the condenser inlet and outlet nuts and disconnect the fittings. Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.

Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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NOTE: The coolant hoses are disconnected during cooling module removal.

Loosen the coolant hose clamps.

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Remove the nuts and the cooling module.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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