Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Unhook the power steering cooler lines (2) from the air baffle.
- Remove the push-in retainers (4) on the right and left sides of the air baffle.
- Remove the screws (3) that attaches the air baffle to the radiator support.
- Pull the air baffle rearward in order to release the air baffle from the radiator support.
- Remove the air baffle (1).
Installation Procedure
- Position the air baffle (1) into the radiator support.
- Align the tabs of the air baffle to the radiator support before installing the screws.
- Remove the push clips (4) on the right and left sides of the air baffle.
- Hook the power steering cooler lines (2) to the air baffle.
- Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Install the screws (3) that attach the air baffle to the radiator support.
Tighten
Tighten the screws that attaches the air baffle to the radiator support
to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
