Radiator: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Caution: In order to help avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and the radiator are hot scalding fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure if the cap is removed too soon.

2. Remove the radiator cap.
3. Raise and properly support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





4. Open the drain plug (1).
5. Drain the cooling system.
6. Close the drain plug (1).





7. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines (1) from the bottom of the radiator (automatic transmission only). Cap the open lines to prevent leakage.





8. Remove the lower radiator hose.
9. Remove the radiator overflow hose.
10. Remove the upper radiator hose.
11. Remove the 4 radiator shroud clips.
12. Remove 1 bolt from each side of the radiator.

Important: Do not damage the radiator on the fan during removal.





13. Lean the fan shroud toward the engine and lift the radiator up and out of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the radiator. Secure with the 2 bolts.





2. Connect the lower radiator hose.
3. Connect the radiator overflow hose.
4. Install the radiator shroud with the 4 clips.
5. Connect the upper radiator hose.





6. Install the transmission oil cooler lines (1) to the bottom of the radiator (automatic transmission only).
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Run the engine and inspect for the following:
^ Coolant leaks
^ Correct coolant level
^ Automatic transmission fluid leaks
^ Correct automatic transmission fluid level