Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the radiator cap.
3. Raise and properly support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the lower radiator shroud clips.
5. Open the drain plug (1).
6. Drain the cooling system.
7. Close the drain plug (1).





8. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines (1) from the bottom of the radiator (automatic transmission only). Cap the open lines to prevent leakage.





9. Remove the lower radiator hose.
10. Lower the vehicle then remove the radiator overflow hose.
11. Remove the upper radiator hose.
12. Remove the 2 upper radiator shroud clips.





13. Remove 1 bolt from each side of the radiator.

Important: Do not damage the radiator on the fan during removal.

14. Lean the fan shroud toward the engine and lift the radiator up and out of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Important: Do not damage the radiator on the fan during installation.

1. Install the radiator and secure with 1 bolt on each side of the radiator.





2. Install the 2 upper radiator shroud clips.
3. Install the upper radiator hose.
4. Install the radiator overflow hose.
5. Raise and properly support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Install the lower radiator hose.





7. Install the transmission oil cooler lines (1) to the bottom of the radiator (automatic transmission only).
Install the 2 lower radiator shroud clips.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Fill the cooling system.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Run the engine and inspect for the following:
- Coolant leaks
- Correct cooling level
- Automatic transmission fluid leaks
- Correct automatic transmission fluid level