Radiator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.

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.





3. Remove upper radiator crossmember.
4. Remove hose clamps and hoses from the radiator.
5. Disconnect automatic transmission hoses from cooler and plug off.





6. Disconnect the fan wiring connector from the RFI module.





7. Remove upper radiator mounting screws. Disconnect the engine block heater wire if equipped.

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

8. Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator. Lean condenser forward against bumper. It is not necessary to discharge the air conditioning system to remove radiator.
9. 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 and fan module or cooling module down into position, seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isolators in the mount holes provided.
2. Attach air conditioning condenser to radiator. Torque mounting screws to 5 Nm (45 inch lbs.).
3. Torque radiator mounting screws to 14 Nm (123 inch lbs.). Connect engine block heater wire if equipped.
4. Connect lower radiator hose and clamp. Connect automatic transmission hoses; torque hose clamps to 2.5 Nm (22 inch lbs.).
5. Connect fan motor electrical connection.
6. 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.
7. Connect negative battery cable.
8. Fill cooling system with coolant.
9. Operate engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system and automatic transmission for correct fluid levels.