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2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD

Radiator Support Replacement

2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWDSECTION Radiator Support Replacement
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Fig 1: View Of Radiator Support, Mount Bolts & Mount Nuts
GM1670904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Avalanche) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Yukon) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Escalade) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Tahoe) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Z71) .
  2. Remove the grille support. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement .
  3. Remove the front fascia bracket. Refer to Front Upper Fascia Support Bracket Replacement .
  4. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  5. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (HP2) .
  6. Remove the A/C condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (Gas) .
  7. Remove the fender bolts. Refer to Front Fender Replacement - Left Side  and Front Fender Replacement - Right Side (Hybrid)  or Front Fender Replacement - Right Side (Non Hybrid) .
1 Radiator Support Mount Nut (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  70 N.m (52 lb ft)
2 Radiator Support Mount Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  70 N.m (52 lb ft)
3 Radiator Support
RENDER: 1.0x

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