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RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT

Removal and Installation

  

REMOVAL

  1. Remove front bumper reinforcement. Refer to See: Bumper\Front Bumper\Service and Repair\Coupe.
  2. Remove head lamps (LH/RH). Refer to See: Lighting and Horns\Specifications\Headlamp.
  3. Remove washer tank. Refer to See: Wiper and Washer Systems\Windshield Washer Reservoir\Service and Repair.
  4. Remove air duct. Refer to QR25DE, See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust\Engine\Air Cleaner Housing\Service and Repair VQ35DE See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust\Engine\Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose\Service and Repair.
  5. Remove the radiator cooling fans. Refer to QR25DE , VQ35DE See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust\Cooling System\Radiator Cooling Fan\Service and Repair.
  6. Remove the radiator. Refer to QR25DE See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust\Cooling System\Radiator\Service and Repair, VQ35DE See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust\Cooling System\Radiator\Service and Repair.
  7. Remove the hood lock control. Refer to See: Doors, Hood and Trunk\Hood Latch\Service and Repair\Coupe.
  8. Remove ambient sensor. Refer to See: Heating and Air Conditioning\Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC\Service and Repair.
  9. Remove crash zone sensor. Refer to See: Restraints and Safety Systems\Air Bag Systems\Impact Sensor\Service and Repair\Crash Zone Sensor.
  10. Remove air guides (LH/RH).
  11. Remove power steering tube assembly. Refer to QR25DE , VQ35DE See: Maintenance\Hoses\Power Steering Line/Hose\Service and Repair\With 17 Inch Tire or See: Maintenance\Hoses\Power Steering Line/Hose\Service and Repair\With 18 Inch Tire.
  12. Remove horn (High/Low). Refer to See: Lighting and Horns\Horn\Service and Repair.
  13. Remove the harness clips from the radiator core support assembly and position the harness aside.
  14. Remove the bolts and the radiator core support.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.