Radiator: Service and Repair
Radiator Replacement (LL8) (4.2L)
Tools Required
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LL8) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LH6, LS2) (Service and Repair) .
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Remove the lower radiator support shield, if equipped. Refer to 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 .
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 .
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.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
2. Install the bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.
Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
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 .
9. Install the lower radiator support shield, if equipped. Refer to 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 .
13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LL8) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LH6, LS2) (Service and Repair) .