Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

NOTE: It is not necessary to discharge air conditioning system when removing the radiator.

1. Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK PLUG OR THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

2. Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System, Service and Repair, Service Procedures.
3. Remove upper radiator crossmember.
4. Remove hose clamps and hoses from radiator.






5. Disconnect transmission hoses from cooler and plug off.
6. Disconnect engine oil cooler lines (if equipped).






7. Disconnect the fan electrical connecto.
8. Remove fan module.

CAUTION: Avoid bending the condenser inlet tube. Care should be taken not to damage radiator or condenser cooling fins or water tubes during removal.






9. Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator.
10. Remove fastener attaching transmission cooler line bracket to left side of radiator.
11. Lift condenser upward, only enough to clear upper mounting clips; allow condenser to rest on lower radiator crossmember. It is not necessary to discharge the air conditioning system.
12. Radiator can now be lifted free from engine compartment. Care should be taken not to damage radiator cooling fins or water tubes during
removal.

INSTALLATION
1. Slide radiator down into position; seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isolators in the mounting holes provided in lower radiator support.
2. Attach air conditioning condenser to mounting clips on radiator. Install mounting screws and tighten to 5 Nm (45 inch lbs.).
3. Connect lower radiator hose and clamp.
4. Install transmission cooler line bracket and attaching fastener. Connect automatic transmission hoses; torque hose clamps to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
5. Install fan module.
6. Connect fan motor electrical connector.
7. Connect engine oil cooler lines (if equipped). Torque lines to 18 Nm (160 inch lbs.).
8. Install upper radiator hose. Align hose so it does not interfere with the accessory drive belt or engine. Position hose clamp so it will not interfere with the hood liner.
9. Install upper radiator support crossmember.
10. Connect negative cable to remote jumper terminal.
11. Fill cooling system with coolant.
12. Operate engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system and automatic transmission for correct fluid levels.