Radiator Replacement

Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air intake duct.
3. Remove the cooling fan and shroud.
4. Remove the radiator outlet hose.
5. Remove the inlet hose.
6. Remove the bumper front fascia.





7. Release the two condenser-to-radiator retaining clips as follows:
1. Press down on the 1st locking tab (1) while lifting on the condenser assembly.
2. Press down on the 2nd locking tab while lifting on the condenser assembly, then slightly pull the condenser assembly forward to clear the radiator mounting lugs.
8. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines, if equipped.
9. Remove the radiator as follows:
1. Lift the radiator upwards.
2. Move the radiator rearwards on the left side, then across to the left side to allow the right side to clear the mounting brackets.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the radiator as follows:
1. Move the radiator rearwards on the left side, then across to the left side to allow the right side to clear the mounting brackets.
2. Lower the radiator into the lower insulators.
2. Connect the transmission cooler lines, if equipped.





3. Install the two condenser-to-radiator retaining clips as follows:
1. Slightly pull the condenser assembly forward to clear the radiator mounting lugs.
2. Ensure both locking tab (1) are seated.
4. Install the bumper front fascia.
5. Install the coolant inlet hose.
6. Install the coolant outlet hose.
7. Install the cooling fan and shroud.
8. Install the air intake duct.

9. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

Connect the negative battery cable.

10. Important: Watch for a potential overheating condition while the engine is operating with the radiator cap off.

Start and run the engine until the coolant is at operating temperature.
11. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, check the transmission fluid level.
12. Tighten any loose connections, as necessary.