Radiator: Service and Repair
RadiatorRemoval
1. Remove the fan.
2. NOTE: To avoid disturbing the transmission oil cooler fittings, use a backup wrench.
On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler fitting.
1 Disconnect the upper transmission fluid cooler fining.
2 Disconnect the lower transmission fluid cooler fitting.
3. Disconnect, the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
4. Remove the radiator.
1 Remove the upper radiator support bracket bolts.
2 Remove the upper radiator support brackets and the jack handle and wheel nut wrench retainers.
3 Lift the radiator off the radiator mounting insulators.
4 Remove the radiator mounting insulators.
Installation
1. Install the radiator.
1 Install the radiator mounting insulators.
2 Position the radiator the radiator mounting insulators.
3 Position the upper radiator support brackets and the jack handle retainers.
4 Install the bolts.
2. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
3. NOTE: To avoid disturbing the transmission oil cooler fittings, use a backup wrench.
On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, connect the transmission fluid cooler lines.
1 Connect the lower transmission fluid cooler line.
2 Connect the upper transmission fluid cooler line.
4. Install the fan blade assembly.
5. Refill the engine cooling system.