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501-03 Body Closures > < 501-02 Front End Body Panels|Removal and Installation|Fender

Fusion 2002.75 (06.2002-)

Front End Body Panels - Radiator Grille Opening Panel Fusion 2002.75 (06/2002-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Transmission jack
Wooden block

Removal

WARNING:
WARNING:To avoid accidental deployment, the air bag control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.
  1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section  501-19 Bumpers.

  1. Detach the windshield washer reservoir from the radiator grille opening panel.

  1. Release the hood latch release cable.

  1. Detach the air intake hose from the radiator grille opening panel.

  1. Detach the power steering pump (PSP) reservoir from the radiator grille opening panel.

  1. Disconnect the crash sensor electrical connector.

  1. Remove the air deflectors.

  1. Detach the power steering fluid cooler from the radiator grille opening panel and position it to one side.

  1. Remove the radiator lower retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the radiator lower retaining clips.
    • Turn the retaining clips counterclockwise.

  1. Detach the radiator from the radiator grille opening panel.
    • Using suitable cable ties, secure the radiator to the exhaust manifold.

  1. Remove the front bumper retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the radiator grille opening panel.

Installation

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:The radiator grille opening panel must be installed centrally between the fenders, the hood and headlamps must engage freely to prevent damage.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure the crash sensor electrical connector is fully connected.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the operation of the air bag warning lamp is observed during the first cycle of the ignition following installation of the radiator grille opening panel.
    Prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS) by cycling the ignition and observing the air bag warning lamp.
    • If the air bag warning light begins to flash, re-check the crash sensor electrical connector.

501-03 Body Closures > < 501-02 Front End Body Panels|Removal and Installation|Fender