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Radiator Support Replacement

Radiator Support Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the following electrical connectors, if equipped with the 5.7 L engine:
^ Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor
^ Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor





2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct, if equipped with the 5.7 L engine.





3. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector, if equipped with the 3.8 L engine.





4. Remove the intake air duct resonator, if equipped with the 3.8 L engine.





5. Release the retaining strap latches.
6. Lift the air cleaner housing cover off.
7. Remove the air cleaner element.





8. Remove the radiator support bolts.
9. Remove the radiator support.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the radiator support.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the radiator support bolts
Tighten the radiator support bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





3. Install the intake air duct resonator, if equipped with the 3.8 L engine.





4. Connect the IAT sensor electrical connector, if equipped with the 3.8 L engine.





5. Install the air cleaner outlet duct, if equipped with the 5.7 L engine.





6. Connect the following electrical connectors, if equipped with the 5.7 L engine:
^ IAT sensor
^ MAF sensor
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