Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator Replacement

Tools Required

GE-47716 Vac N Fill Coolant Refill Tool

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the front fascia.
3. Remove the battery box air inlet duct.




4. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel retainers from the condenser.
5. Remove the CRFM closeout panel from the condenser.
6. Remove the fan assembly bolts from the radiator.
7. Lift the fan assembly to disengage the lower retention tabs.
8. Position the fan assembly away from the radiator.
9. Remove the front impact bar.




10. Remove the CRFM bracket bolts from the radiator support.
11. Remove the CRFM brackets from the radiator.




12. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
13. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.




14. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
15. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.




16. Disconnect the transmission cooler liners from the radiator.




17. Remove the bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.
18. Position the condenser and radiator assembly forward of the right hand front impact bar bracket.

Important: Be sure to properly support the condenser after radiator removal to prevent damage to the condenser and the A/C lines.

19. Separate the condenser from the radiator.
20. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.




2. Install the condenser to the radiator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. Install the bolts to retain the top of the condenser to the radiator.

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




4. Connect the transmission cooler liners to the radiator.




5. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
6. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.




7. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
8. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.




9. Install the CRFM bracket to the radiator support.
10. Install the CRFM brackets bolts to the radiator.

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

11. Install the fan assembly to the radiator.
12. Install the fan assembly bolts to the radiator.

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




13. Install the front bumper impact bar.
14. Install the CRFM closeout panel to the condenser.
15. Install the CRFM closeout panel retainers to the condenser.




16. Install the battery box air duct.
17. Install the front fascia.
18. Fill the cooling system.