Radiator Replacement

Radiator Replacement

1. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

2. Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly and radiator fan shroud assembly Radiator and A/C Condenser Fan, Motor, and Shroud Removal and Installation.

3. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A).





4. Clean any dirt off the quick connector (B), the radiator, and the lower radiator hose.

5. Pull out the lock (C) by hand, then wiggle the quick connector loose, and remove it from the radiator. Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.

6. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (D), then plug the hose and the line.

7. Disconnect the ECT sensor 2 connector (E).

8. Remove the intake air duct cover (A) and the upper radiator brackets (B).






9. Pull up the radiator, then remove the radiator cap (A), the ECT sensor 2 (B) ECT Sensor 2 Replacement, and the drain plug (C).





10. Reassemble the radiator with the new O-rings (D).

11. Install the radiator. Make sure the lower cushions (E) are set securely.

12. Install the upper radiator brackets (A) and the intake air duct cover (B).






13. Check the quick connector (A) and set ring (B) for cracks or damage. If either the connector or the set ring is cracked or damaged, replace the quick connector as an assembly.





14. Make sure the set ring is in place inside the quick connector. If the set ring is displaced or not properly seated in the connector, replace the quick connector.

15. Replace the O-ring (C) in the quick connector.

16. Check the lock (D). If the lock is damaged or deformed, replace it. When installing the new lock to the connector, slide it straight down along the groove.

17. Install a new lower radiator hose on the quick connector, and install the clamp.

18. Clean the connecting surface of the radiator (E), then apply clean engine coolant around the connecting surface.

19. Push down the lock (A), then push the quick connector (B) onto the radiator until you hear it click.





20. Connect the upper radiator hose (C) and the ATF cooler hoses (D) Service and Repair.

21. Connect the ECT sensor 2 connector (E).

22. Install the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly and the radiator fan shroud assembly.

23. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open Service and Repair.

24. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.