Removal Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Fan Motors Electrical Connector
G04842626Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Remove the front fascia. Refer to FRONT BUMPER FASCIA REPLACEMENT .
  2. Drain the coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (LY7 GE 47716 FILL)Β  and DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (LY7 STATIC FILL)Β .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fan motors.
  4. Unclip the wire harness from the fan assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Condenser Radiator Fan Module (CRFM) Closeout Panel Retainers
    G04842627Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel retainers from the condenser.
  6. Remove the CRFM closeout panel from the condenser.
  7. Remove the front impact bar. Refer to FRONT BUMPER IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 3: Identifying CRFM Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G04842628Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Remove the CRFM mounting bracket bolts from the radiator support.
  9. Remove the CRFM mounting brackets from the radiator support.
    Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp From Radiator
    G04842629Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator (1).
  11. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator (2)
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Cooler Lines From Radiator
    G04842630Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  12. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the radiator.
  13. Unclip the transmission cooler lines from the fan assembly.
    Fig 6: Identifying Fan Assembly From Radiator
    G04842631Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Remove the fan assembly bolts from the radiator.
  15. Remove the fan assembly from the radiator.
  16. Position the condenser and radiator assembly forward of the right hand front impact bar bracket.
  17. Remove the fan assembly from the vehicle.
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