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Radiator Replacement




Radiator Replacement

1. Remove the engine compartment covers Service and Repair.

2. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

3. Remove the intake air separator.

4. Remove the intake air duct.

5. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

6. Remove the front splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.

7. Disconnect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B).





8. Loosen the A/C condenser fan shroud mounting bolts (C).

9. Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector (A) and the ECT sensor 2 connector (B), then remove the harness clamp (C).





10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A), then remove the radiator fan shroud assembly (B) and the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (C).





12. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

13. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (A).





14. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (B) from the radiator Service and Repair, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and the lines.

15. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

16. Remove the upper brackets (A), then pull up the radiator (B).





17. Remove the other parts from the radiator.

18. Install radiator in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the upper and lower cushions are set securely.

19. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system Service and Repair.

20. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.

21. Install the engine compartment covers Service and Repair.