Radiator: Service and Repair

RADIATOR

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Drain cooling system.





3. Remove upper radiator hose (2).
4. Remove upper radiator closure panels (1).
5. Remove radiator fan assembly (4).
6. Raise vehicle.





7. Remove lower splash shield.
8. Remove lower radiator hose (1).
9. Remove lower condenser mount bolts.
10. Lower vehicle.





11. Remove upper radiator hose.
12. Remove upper radiator mounting brackets (1) and bolts (2).
13. Remove upper condenser mounting bolts.
14. Separate condenser assembly from radiator.
15. Tilt radiator toward engine and remove radiator from vehicle.

CLEANING
Clean radiator fins are necessary for good heat transfer. The radiator and air conditioning fins should be cleaned when an accumulation of debris has occurred. With the engine cold, apply cold water and compressed air to the back (engine side) of the radiator to flush the radiator and/or A/C condenser of debris.

INSPECTION
Inspect the radiator tanks for cracks, broken or missing fittings also inspect the joint where the tanks seam up to the radiator core for signs of leakage and/or deteriorating seals.
Inspect radiator core for corroded, bent or missing cooling fins. Inspect the core for bent or damaged cooling tubes.

INSTALLATION
1. Position radiator into engine compartment. Seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isolators into the mounting holes in radiator lower support.





2. Install radiator mounting bracket (1) and bolts (2). Tighten to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
3. Position condenser on radiator and install upper mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 6 Nm (50 inch lbs.).
4. Raise vehicle.





5. Install lower condenser mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 10 Nm (88 inch lbs.)
6. Install lower radiator hose (1) and clamp.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Install the radiator fan.





9. Install upper radiator upper 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.
10. Connect negative cable.
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.