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Removal and Replacement




Radiator Replacement

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LLV, LLR) (Service and Repair)Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LH9) (Service and Repair).
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




3. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp (2) from the radiator.
4. Remove the outlet radiator hose (1) from the radiator.




5. Remove the transmission cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection (Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the radiator vent inlet hose from the radiator.
8. Remove the radiator mounting bracket bolt.
9. Remove the radiator mount.
10. Remove the grill.
11. Remove the condenser mounting bolts.
12. Separate the condenser from the radiator.
13. Remove the radiator.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the radiator.
2. Install the condenser to the radiator.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator and tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).
4. Install the grille.
5. Install the radiator mount bracket.
6. Install the radiator mounting bracket bolt and tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).
7. Raise the vehicle.




8. Install the radiator outlet hose (1) to the radiator.
9. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp (2) to the radiator.




10. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection (Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the radiator vent inlet hose to the radiator.
13. Install the fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LLV, LLR) (Service and Repair)Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LH9) (Service and Repair).

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