Radiator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the lower air deflector.
4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the upper tie bar.





7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the cooling fans.
8. Remove the cooling fans. Refer to Electric Cooling Fan Replacement.
9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the coolant level sensor.





10. Disconnect the coolant recovery hose from the radiator filler neck.
11. Disconnect the radiator inlet (1) and the outlet (2) hose from the radiator.





12. On the VIN C, disconnect the radiator inlet hose (1) and the outlet hose (2) from the radiator.
13. Remove the bolts from the condenser.





14. Disconnect the transaxle cooler lines from the radiator.
15. On the VIN C, disconnect the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator.





16. Remove the radiator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the radiator in the vehicle. Locate the bottom of the radiator on the lower mounting pads.





2. Connect the transaxle oil cooler lines to the radiator.
^ Tighten the transaxle oil cooler lines (VIN C) to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the transaxle oil cooler lines (VIN 1) to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Connect the engine oil cooler lines to the radiator.
^ Tighten the engine oil cooler lines (VIN C) to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the bolts to the condenser.





5. On the VIN 1, connect the radiator inlet hose (1) and the outlet hose (2) to the radiator.





6. On the VIN C, connect the radiator inlet (1) and the outlet (2) hose to the radiator.





7. Connect the coolant recovery hose to the radiator filler neck.
8. Connect the electrical connector to the coolant level sensor.
9. Install the cooling fans. Refer to Electric Cooling Fan Replacement.
10. Connect the electrical connectors to the cooling fans.





11. Install the upper tie bar assembly.
^ Tighten the tie bar assembly bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

12. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
13. Check the transaxle fluid. Refill the transaxle fluid if necessary.
14. Start the engine.
15. Check for leaks.