Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator Replacement (LL8) (4.2L)

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LH6) (Cooling System Draining and Filling)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LL8) (Cooling System Draining and Filling).
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the lower radiator support shield, if equipped. Refer to Radiator Support Shield Replacement (Radiator Support Shield Replacement).




5. Reposition the outlet radiator hose clamp using J 38185 from the lower radiator hose (1).
6. Remove the outlet radiator hose from the radiator.




7. Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamps (1) and remove hose (2).
8. Remove the transmission cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Remove the radiator support diagonal brace. Refer to Radiator Support Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Remove the coolant recovery line from the radiator.




13. Disconnect the radiator side panels from the shroud (1).
14. Remove the radiator.
15. Remove the bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the condenser to the radiator.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator and tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).




3. Install the radiator.
4. Install the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Raise the vehicle.




6. Install the outlet radiator hose (1) to the radiator.




7. Reposition the outlet radiator hose clamp (1) using J 38185 .
8. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
9. Install the lower radiator support shield, if equipped. Refer to Radiator Support Shield Replacement (Radiator Support Shield Replacement).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the coolant recovery hose to the radiator.
12. Install the radiator support diagonal brace. Refer to Radiator Support Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair).
13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LH6) (Cooling System Draining and Filling)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LL8) (Cooling System Draining and Filling).