Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the battery.






2. Remove the battery tray.
3. Recover the A/C system.
4. Drain the cooling system.
5. Remove the upper radiator hose.
6. Remove the upper transaxle cooler line.
7. Remove the coolant surge tank hose.
8. Remove the condenser inlet fitting from the discharge hose.
9. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
11. Remove the lower closeout panel.
12. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
13. Remove the lower transaxle cooler line.
14. Remove the evaporator line from the condenser outlet.
15. Remove the lower radiator mounting panel.
16. Remove the radiator, fan and condenser as an assembly from the vehicle.
17. Remove the condenser from the radiator.
18. 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 radiator bolts.
Tighten the bolts 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 bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Install the condenser outlet to the evaporator line bolt.
Tighten the 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 oil cooler line.
Tighten the fitting to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the condenser inlet fitting to the discharge hose.
Tighten the fitting to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the coolant surge tank hose.
13. Install the upper transaxle oil cooler line fitting.
Tighten the fitting to 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.
18. Install the battery.