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Position the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise it at this time.
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Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to
procedure).
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Disconnect the first responder loop (X536) Do not cut the loop.
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Disconnect the 12V battery ground connection (torque 5 Nm).
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Release the bolts (x2) that secure the steering rack to the subframe (torque 175
Nm).
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Disconnect the harnesses (x3) from the power steering rack.
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On both sides of the vehicle, remove the bolt that secures the steering brace to
the subframe (torque 26 Nm).
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On the RH side of the vehicle, release the fir tree clip that secures the
coolant hose to the steering brace.
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Disconnect the harness from coolant pumps 1 and 2, then remove both coolant
pumps from the subframe.
Note: It is not necessary to disconnect the coolant hoses from the pumps.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the rubber isolators from the pumps.
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Raise the vehicle, then remove the front wheels (refer
to procedure).
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On both sides of the vehicle, remove the lower front wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
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On the RH side of the vehicle, remove the condenser fan (refer to procedure).
Note: Only perform this step on the RH side of the vehicle.
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Remove the RH condenser fan control module (refer to
procedure).
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On both sides of the vehicle, restrain the tie rod ball joint pin, then remove
the nut that secures the tie rod end to the knuckle (torque 103 Nm).
Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold
the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening the lock
nut.
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Remove the front aero shield (refer to
procedure).
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Remove the LH and RH front lower control arms (refer
to procedure).
Note: Do not remove the rear lower control arms.
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Working from beneath the vehicle, remove the connector from the base of the 3
way valve.
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Release the edge clip that secures the 3 way valve harness to the subframe. Move
the harness above the sway bar and out of the working area.
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Note: This step is for air suspension vehicles only.
Working from the RH wheelwell, remove the bracket that secures the air
suspension lines to the side rail.
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Working in the LH wheelwell, release the cable ties (x2) that secure the fan
control module harness to the side rail.
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Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the A/C line to the side rail (torque 5.5
Nm).
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On the RH side of the vehicle, loosen the bolt that secures the steering brace
to the base of the side rail (torque 26 Nm), then remove the brace.
Note: Do not remove the bolt.
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Note: This step is for air suspension vehicles only.
On the LH side of the vehicle, release the clip that secures the air suspension
line to the steering brace.
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Repeat step 22 to remove the LH steering brace.
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On both sides of the vehicle, remove and discard the bolt that secures the sway
bar to the sway bar end links (torque 70 Nm).
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On both sides of the vehicle, remove and discard the bolt that secures the sway
bar bracket to the base of the side rail (torque 115 Nm).
Note: The bracket is part of the sway bar; it cannot be removed. The remaining steps
explain how to manipulate the sway bar to provide clearance for the brackets,
which allow the sway bar to be removed from the LH wheelwell.
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Working from the RH wheelwell, rotate the sway bar forward.
Note: The bar rotates freely until the LH sway bar bracket is blocked by the
subframe.
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Use a pry bar to provide clearance between the subframe and LH sway bar bracket.
Caution: Do not damage the subframe.
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Continue rotating the sway bar forward. Ensure that:
- The sway bar does not damage the A/C line on the LH side rail.
- Air suspension vehicles only: The sway bar does not damage the air
suspension lines on the RH side rail.
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On both sides of the vehicle, pivot the sway bar bracket over the tie rod.
Caution: Do not damage the tie rod boot.
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Working from the RH wheelwell, push the sway bar inboard and route it underneath
the coolant hose.
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Working from the LH wheelwell, pull the sway bar outboard.
Caution: Have an assistant stand beneath the center of the vehicle and
guide the sway bar as it is removed to ensure that no harnesses or hoses are
damaged.
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Maneuver the LH sway bar bracket so that it does not damage the coolant hose,
harness, or air suspension line (if equipped).
1 |
Coolant hose |
2 |
Harness |
3 |
Air suspension line |
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Completely remove the sway bar from the vehicle.