Powertrain

Radiator

12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
0102030405054N·mlb·ft
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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
  2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
  3. Disconnect the cooling fan motor electrical connector, horn electrical connector and the pin-type retainers.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and the cooling fan motor and shroud from the vehicle.
    • To install, tighten to 5 N·m.
  5. Disconnect the upper radiator and overflow hoses from the radiator.
  6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
  7. Position a suitable jackstand below the lower radiator support to support the cooling module.
  8. NOTE: The cooling module will have to be lifted upward to remove the lower radiator support and then positioned back onto the jackstand.

    Remove the 4 bolts and the lower radiator support.

    • To install, tighten 25 N·m.
  9. If equipped, remove the transmission oil cooler tube bracket pin-type retainer.
  10. Remove the 2 condensor core-to-radiator bolts, separate the condensor core and remove the radiator.
    • To install, tighten to 5 N·m.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  12. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

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