Radiator Module, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the front underbody trim panel. Refer to FRONT UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Performing impact member service position. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of injury if the radiator fan turns on by itself.

- When performing procedures near the radiator maintain a distance to the radiator.

- Do not reach into the radiator fan when disconnecting the connector.

-- Disconnect the connector for the Radiator Fan -VX57- -arrow-.

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-- Refer to Coolant, Draining .

-- Pull the clamp -arrow- out and remove the coolant hose -1- from the lower left from the radiator.

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-- Pull the clamp -arrow- out and remove the right upper coolant hose from the radiator.

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-- Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the condenser/gas cooler. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINES FOR CONDENSER/GAS COOLER, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING, R1234YF .

-- Pull out the lower, left and right, radiator mount locking mechanisms -arrow- from the holding plates -1- and then remove the holding plates.

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Condition

The help of a second person is necessary for the following procedure.

-- Lift the radiator module out of the radiator mounts.