DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
Radiator Support: Service and Repair
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper (See: Cowl/Service and Repair/Filler Panel Replacement - Upper) .
3. Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (See: Spoilers, Flaps, and Air Dams/Air Dam/Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the fasteners (2) securing the hood latch support (1) to the vehicle.
6. Using a fender cover to protect the finish on the front bumper fascia, rest the hood latch support on the front bumper.
7. Pull the upper radiator hose away from the upper tie bar and temporarily restrain.
8. Remove the fastener (1) securing the upper radiator hose support (2) to the upper tie bar (3).
9. Remove the upper radiator hose support (2) from the upper tie bar (3).
10. Remove the fasteners from the upper radiator brackets.
11. Remove the upper radiator brackets from the upper tie bar.
