Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator Replacement (L61)

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the front fascia.
3. Remove the battery box inlet air duct.





4. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel retainers from the condenser.
5. Remove the CRFM closeout panel from the condenser.





6. Remove the fan assembly bolts from the radiator.
7. Lift the fan assembly to disengage the lower retention tabs.
8. Position the fan assembly away from the radiator.





9. Lift the condenser while holding the upper retention tabs forward.
10. Position the condenser away from the radiator.





11. Disconnect the transmission cooler liners from the transmission cooler, if equipped.
12. Remove the transmission cooler bolt from the radiator, if equipped.
13. Lift the transmission cooler while holding the upper retention tabs forward, if equipped.
14. Remove the transmission cooler from the vehicle.





15. Remove the CRFM bracket bolts from the radiator support.
16. Remove the CRFM brackets from the radiator.





17. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
18. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.





19. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
20. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.





21. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
22. Remove the radiator seals from the radiator.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the radiator seals to the radiator.
2. Install the radiator to the vehicle.





3. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
4. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.





5. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
6. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.





7. Install the CRFM bracket to the radiator support.

8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the CRFM brackets bolts to the radiator.
Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





9. Install the transmission cooler to the vehicle, if equipped. Press down to engage the upper retention tabs.
10. Install the transmission cooler bolt to the radiator, if equipped.
Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
11. Connect the transmission cooler liners to the transmission cooler, if equipped.





12. Install the condenser to the radiator. Press down to engage the upper retention tabs.





13. Install the fan assembly to the radiator.
14. Install the fan assembly bolts to the radiator.
Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





15. Install the CRFM closeout panel to the condenser.
16. Install the CRFM closeout panel retainers to the condenser.





17. Install the battery box inlet air duct.
18. Install the front fascia.
19. Fill the cooling system.