13 - Frame and Bumpers / Bumpers / FASCIA, Front/Removal

13 - Frame and Bumpers / Bumpers / FASCIA, Front/Removal

REMOVAL

1. / Release hood latch and open hood.
2. / Remove the headlamp assemblies
3. / Hoist vehicle and support with safety stands.
4. / Remove the five push pin fasteners attaching bottom of fascia/air dam to radiator closure panel.
5. / Remove front wheels.
6. / Remove front wheelhouse splash shields fasteners as necessary to gain access to bolts attaching front fascia to fender.
7. / Remove the two bolts and two nuts attaching fascia to the front fendersFigure 1andFigure 2.
8. / Disconnect fog lamp wire connectors, if necessary.
9. / Lower vehicle.
10. / Remove two bolts attaching the upper grille support to the headlamp mounting panel at each side of the grille.
11. / Remove bumper fascia from vehicle.

Figure 1 - FRONT FASCIA

1 - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA
2 - GRILLE
3 - BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
4 - RADIATOR ENCLOSURE
5 - AIR DAM

Figure 2 - FRONT FASCIA

1 - GRILLE
2 - FRONT BUMPER FIASCO
3 - BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
4 - RADIATOR ENCLOSURE
5 - AIR DAM
WARNING: / Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation(Refer to 24 - Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Warning)and(Refer to 24 - Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Caution). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.
NOTE: / Before removing the A/C condenser, note the location of each of the radiator and condenser air seals. These air seals are used to direct air through the A/C condenser and radiator. The air seals must be reinstalled in their proper locations in order for the A/C and engine cooling systems to perform as designed.
1. / Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system
2.
NOTE: / It is not necessary to remove the quick-connect fittings from the transmission oil cooler tapping block when disconnecting the transmission oil cooler lines from the cooler.
3. / Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from the quick-connect fittings located on the transmission oil cooler tapping block on the left side of the A/C condenser (combination cooler)

Figure 1 - A/C Condenser - Left Hand View

1 - A/C CONDENSER (COMBINATION COOLER)
2 - AUTO TRANS COOLER TAPPING BLOCK
3 - UPPER CONDENSER MOUNTING BRACKET (2)
4 - RADIATOR
5 - LOWER CONDENSER MOUNTING BRACKET (2)
4. / Disconnect the A/C discharge line and the A/C liquid line from the right side of the A/C condenser
5. / Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge and liquid line fittings and the condenser ports.
6. / Disengage the retaining clips that secure the upper A/C condenser mounting brackets to the radiator.
7. / Lift the A/C condenser (combination cooler) straight up to disengage the lower mounting brackets from the radiator and carefully remove the condenser from the engine compartment.

Figure 2 - A/C Condenser - Right Hand View

1 - A/C CONDENSER (COMBINATION COOLER)
2 - LOWER CONDENSER MOUNTING BRACKET (2)
3 - CONDENSER PORTS
4 - RETAINING CLIP (2)
5 - UPPER CONDENSER MOUNTING BRACKET (2)
6 - RADIATOR