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Radiator Support: Service and Repair

RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT

Removal and Installation




REMOVAL
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly".
2. Remove front bumper bumper reinforcement and bumper bracket.
3. Remove hood lock assembly remove hood lock cable.
4. Remove washer tank. Refer to "Removal and Installation for Washer Tank".
5. Remove horn connectors.
6. Remove mounting harness clip on radiator core support assembly the harness is separate.
7. Remove resonator mounting screws.
8. Remove air duct (LH/RH) and remove washer tank inlet clip.




9. Remove upper radiator bracket and radiator core support assembly mounting bolts.

CAUTION: Put a wooden block under the radiator assembly to prevent the radiator assembly from falling.

10. Remove headlamp (LH/RH).
11. Remove radiator core support assembly.
12. After removing radiator core support assembly the following parts are separate.
- Remove the hood stay grommet and hood rod clamp
- Horn (High/Low)
- Air intake duct (LH/RH)
- Front bumper clip (LH/RH)

INSTALLATION
Installation in the reverse order of removal.