SECTION 501-02: Front End Body Panels
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Radiator Grille Support

Removal and Installation

Base

Item Part Number Description
1 105B00 Radiator grille support
2 W701834 Radiator grille support bolts (6 required)
3 8311 LH/ 8310 RH Side air deflector
4 38457 Side air deflector pushpin (4 required)
5 16700 Hood latch assembly
6 N808727 Hood latch assembly bolt (2 required)
7 8A201 LH/ 8A211 RH Engine cooler side air deflector


Ecoboost

Item Part Number Description
1 16138 Radiator grille support
2 W701834 Radiator grille support bolt (6 required)
3 8310 Side air deflector
4 38457 Side air deflector pin-type retainer (4 required)
5 16700 Hood latch assembly
6 N808727 Hood latch assembly bolt (2 required)
  1. Remove the front bumper. For additional information, refer to Section 501-19 .
  1. Remove the headlamps. For additional information, refer to Section 417-01 .
  1. Remove the front radiator grille LH and RH side air deflector pushpins and air deflectors.
  1. Release the ambient air temperature sensor and harness clips and position the sensor and harness aside.
  1. Remove the LH and RH front impact severity sensors and harness and position aside. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B .
  1. Remove the top 2 air box intake screws.
  1. Disconnect the hood security switch harness and position the harness aside.
  1. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch assembly and position the cable aside.
  1. Disconnect the wiring harness from the top of the radiator grille support.
  1. Remove the power steering cooler bolts.
  1. Release the pushpins retaining the power steering cooler lines located on the side of the radiator grille support. Lower and secure the cooler to allow clearance for removal of the radiator grille support.
  1. Release the cooling module retainers from the radiator grille support.
  1. Remove the 6 radiator grille support bolts (3 each side). Remove the support.

  1. NOTICE: Inspect and transfer all of the radiator grille support insulators. Replace as necessary.

    NOTICE: When installing the cooling module retaining clips, push the cooling module retaining clips toward the radiator grille support until the clips are properly secured and a snap is heard. Failure to properly secure the cooling module retaining clips may cause damage to the radiator or the cooling module assembly.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.