Radiator Replacement

Radiator Replacement
Removal Procedure





1. Remove the battery tray.
2. Recover the A/C system.
3. Drain the cooling system. Recover the coolant.
4. Remove the upper radiator hose.
5. Remove the upper transaxle cooler line.
6. Remove the coolant surge tank hose.
7. Remove the condenser inlet fitting from the discharge hose.
8. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connection.
9. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
10. Remove the lower closeout panel.
11. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
12. Remove the lower transaxle cooler line.
13. Remove the evaporator line from the condenser outlet.
14. Remove the lower radiator mounting panel.
15. Remove the radiator, fan and condenser as an assembly from the vehicle.
16. Remove the condenser from the radiator.
17. Remove the fan shroud from the radiator.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the fan shroud to the radiator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the condenser to the radiator.
Tighten the A/C condenser to radiator bolt to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
3. Install the radiator, fan, and condenser as an assembly to the vehicle.
4. Install the lower radiator mounting panel.
Tighten the lower radiator mounting panel bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Install the condenser outlet to the evaporator line.
Tighten the condenser outlet to evaporator line bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
7. Install the lower closeout panel.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the cooling fan electrical connection.
10. Install the lower transaxle cooler line.
Tighten the transaxle cooler line fitting bolt to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the condenser inlet fitting to the discharge hose.
Tighten the condenser inlet fitting to discharge hose bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the coolant surge tank hose.
13. Install the upper transaxle cooler line.
Tighten the bolt to transaxle cooler line fitting 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the upper radiator hose.
15. Refill the cooling system.
16. Recharge the A/C system.
17. Install the battery tray and battery.
18. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.