Radiator Closure Panel - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Remove the radiator grille assembly. Grille - Removal
3. Remove the bolts securing the hood latch assembly and position the latch aside.





4. Remove the radiator assembly, Engine Cooling Radiator - Removal.
5. Remove the charge air cooler, if equipped.





6. Remove both headlamp assemblies. Front Lamp Unit - Removal.
7. Remove the three fasteners (2) and remove the washer bottle (1).





8. Remove the three bolts (4) securing the coolant bottle (1) and remove the bottle.
9. Release the clips to remove the headlamp harness and position the harness aside.
10. Remove the front bumper beam assembly, Front Bumper - Removal.





11. Remove the push-pin type retainers as needed and position aside the wheel liners.
12. Remove the shotgun bracket bolt (2) from both sides.





13. Remove the three bolts (1) on both side securing the radiator closure panel (2) to the fenders and upper body.





14. Remove the lower two lower bolts (1) on both sides that secure the closure panel (2) to the front of the vehicle body.
15. Carefully remove the closure making sure the paint on the front edge of the fenders is protected from damage.