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Radiator Replacement (Standard Duty Cooling)





Radiator Replacement (Standard Duty Cooling)

Special Tools

* J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers Hose Clamp Pliers

* J 38778 - Door Trim Pad Clip Remover Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LFW or LFX) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LSA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LFW or LFX) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LSA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716).

2. Remove the electric cooling fan assembly. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (LSA) Service and RepairEngine Coolant Fan Replacement (LFW or LFX) Service and Repair.

3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.




4. Remove the lower condenser mounting bolts.




5. Remove the upper condenser mounting bolts.




6. Disconnect the lower retainer pins of the side air baffle from the radiator.

7. Lower the vehicle.

8. Remove the radiator support bracket bolts.

9. Remove the radiator support brackets.

10. Use J 38778 - door trim pad clip remover to remove the radiator/condenser upper support.




11. Use J 38185 - hose clamp pliers to disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator. Reposition the hose aside.




12. Using J 38185 - hose clamp pliers, disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp and disconnect the hose from the radiator.

13. Using J 38185 - hose clamp pliers, disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp and disconnect the hose from the radiator.

14. Disconnect the upper retainer pins on the side air baffle from the radiator.

15. Remove the radiator.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the radiator.

2. Connect the upper retainer pins of the side air baffle to the radiator.

3. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator. Use J 38185 - hose clamp pliers to position the radiator outlet hose clamp to secure the hose.




4. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator. Use J 38185 - hose clamp pliers to position the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose.




5. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator. Use J 38185 - hose clamp pliers to position the hose clamp to secure the hose.

6. Install the radiator/condenser upper support.

7. Install the radiator support brackets.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

8. Install the radiator support bracket bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

9. Raise and support the vehicle.




10. Connect the lower retainer pins of the side air baffle to the radiator.




11. Install the upper condenser mounting bolts and tighten to 5.4 Nm (48 lb in).




12. Install the lower condenser mounting bolts and tighten to 5.4 Nm (48 lb in).

13. Lower the vehicle.

14. Install the electric cooling fan assembly. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (LSA) Service and RepairEngine Coolant Fan Replacement (LFW or LFX) Service and Repair.

15. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LFW or LFX) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LSA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LFW or LFX) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LSA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716).

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