Radiator Closure Panel - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Carefully position the closure assembly up onto the front end sheet metal mounting and avoid damaging the front edges of the fenders.
2. Loosely install the two lower bolts on both sides but do not tighten at this time.





3. Install the three upper bolts on both sides, and tighten to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten the four lower bolts to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the shotgun bracket bolts from inside the wheel wells and tighten to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
6. Position wheel liners and install the push-pin type retainers as needed.




Install the front bumper beam assembly, Front Bumper - Installation.
7. Route the headlamp harness and secure as needed.
8. Position the coolant bottle, install the three bolts and secure. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).





9. Install both the left and right headlamp assemblies, Front Lamp Unit - Installation.
10. Position the washer bottle, install the three fasteners and secure. Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.).





11. Position the radiator back and install, Engine Cooling Radiator - Installation.
12. Install the charge air cooler, if equipped.





13. Install the hood latch assembly and tighten the bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the grille. Grille - Installation.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.