Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure




Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the radiator inlet hose.
4. Remove the radiator outlet hose.
5. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines.
6. If equipped with an air pump:
1. Disconnect the 2 hoses from the air pump outlet pipe (1).
2. Remove the 2 bolts from the air pump outlet pipe (2).




7. Disconnect the fan motor electrical connector.
8. Disconnect the 2 fan motor electrical harness clamps from the fan shroud.
9. Remove the 2 radiator mount bolts.
10. Remove the radiator fan with the motor.
11. Transfer all necessary components onto the replacement radiator.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Position the radiator and fan shroud assembly.

Tighten the radiator bolts to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

2. Connect the 2 fan motor electrical harness clamps to the fan shroud.
3. Connect the fan motor electrical connector.




4. If equipped with an air pump:
1. Install the 2 bolts to the air pump outlet pipe (2).

Tighten the air pump outlet pipe bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

2. Connect the 2 hoses to the air pump outlet pipe (1).
5. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines.
6. Install the radiator outlet hose.
7. Install the radiator inlet hose.
8. Refill the cooling system.Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

9. Connect the negative battery cable.

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

10. 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.