Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Radiator Support Replacement Component Location

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Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .

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Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning .

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Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

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The radiator support is high strength low alloy steel. HIGH STRENGTH LOW ALLOY STEEL .

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Refer to Collision Repair Specifications

Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1, 5W4)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
Remove all related panels and components.
Remove radiator upper support replacement.
Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

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Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.
Remove all spot welds (1) from the front compartment upper side rail. [8X]

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Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.
Remove all spot welds (1) from radiator support. [6X]

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Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.
Remove all spot welds (1) from radiator support. [2X]

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Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.
Cut the front compartment upper side rail at the marked location (1).

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Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.
Cut the radiator support at the front marked location (1).

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Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.
Cut the radiator support at the rear marked location (1).

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Apply heat to shaded area (1) to release adhesive from front compartment upper side rail sectioning.

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Remove the front compartment upper side rail sectioning from the vehicle.
Radiator Support Body Bolt (1) >> Remove [2X] Body Upgrade Mount Replacement

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Apply heat to shaded area (1) to release adhesive from radiator support.

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Remove radiator support (1) from the vehicle.

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Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.
Remove all spot welds (1) from radiator support section. [4X]

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Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.
Remove all spot welds from radiator support section. [7X]

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Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.
Remove spot welds (1) from radiator support section. [1X]

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Apply heat to shaded area (1) to release adhesive from radiator support section.

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Remove radiator support sections (1) from the vehicle.
Remove remaining adhesive from vehicle.