Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator and Coolant Fan, Removing and Installing

Note:
During removal and installation procedures, refer to the component location illustration, component notes and procedures.






Component View
1 Mount
2 Bolt. Tighten to: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
3 Radiator
4 V-belt - only on models with optional equipment.
5 Guide Ring - note installed position.
6 Coolant Fan
7 Coolant Hose, Upper To Connector Pipe
8 Coolant Hose, Lower To Coolant Pump
9 Auxiliary Fan - only on models with optional equipment.
10 Fan Shroud - note installed position.
11 Connector
12 Cover
13 Expansion Tank
14 To Coolant Pipe Or Connector Flange.
On models with M/T, connects to item No. 13 of coolant pipe diagram, refer to Radiator Hose.
On models with automatic transmission, connects to item No. 9 of coolant pipe diagram, refer to Radiator Hose.
15 To ATF Cooler - On models with M/T.
16 To Cylinder Head
17 Cap. Pressure: 1.3-1.5 bar (19-22 psi).
18 Coolant Fan Control Thermal Switch. Tighten to: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
19 Rubber Bushing

Removing
- Drain coolant. Refer to Cooling System, Service and Repair. Service and Repair
- Remove front bumper. Refer to Body and Frame, Bumper, Service and Repair Service and Repair
- Disconnect coolant hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect harness connectors from Coolant Fan Control (FC) thermal switch -F18- and coolant fan -V7-.
- Remove headlights. Refer to Lighting and Horns, Headlamp, Service and Repair
- Remove both radiator mounting bolts and remove radiator toward the front.

Vehicles with A/C
Observe additional information and procedure steps below

CAUTION:
DO NOT open A/C refrigerant circuit. To prevent damage to condenser and to refrigerant lines/hoses, DO NOT stretch or kink them.

- Remove Air Cleaner (ACL). Refer to Powertrain Management, Fuel Delivery and Air Induction, Air Cleaner Housing Air Cleaner Housing
- Remove both radiator mounting bolts.
- Remove retaining clamps from A/C refrigerant lines.
- Separate condenser from radiator and pull it forward as far as possible.
- Remove radiator between condenser and lock carrier (radiator support)

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
Cooling system refill. Refer to Cooling System, Service and Repair, Drain and Fill (Refill) Cooling System. Service and Repair