Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair/Lifting.
2. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information. See See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Front Bumper Cover /
Fascia/Service and Repair.
3. Remove the front impact severity sensor. See See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Impact Sensor/Service and Repair/Procedures.
4. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 radiator brackets.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}.
5. Remove the 2 bolts, the nut and position aside the hood latch.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm {0.9 kgf-m, 80 in-lbf}.
NOTE: Mark the hood latch position prior to removal of the bolts.
6. Remove the center support lower bolt.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}.
7. Remove the bolt and the center support.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}.
8. Remove the 2 bolts and position the auxiliary coolant pump aside.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm {0.7 kgf-m, 62 in-lbf}.
9. Disconnect the cooling fan resistor electrical connector.
10. Disconnect the 2 cooling fan electrical connectors.
11. Remove the 6 cooling fan bolts.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm {0.8 kgf-m, 71 in-lbf}.
12. Remove the LH and the RH cooling fans.
NOTE: Remove the LH cooling fan first and slide the RH cooling fan to the left side to remove.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.