Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator Replacement

1. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the harness clamps, then remove the battery base. Engine Removal

3. Remove the front grille cover:
- 2-door Front Grille Cover Replacement (2-Door)

- 4-door Front Grille Cover Replacement (4-Door)

4. Remove the water separator (A) and the intake air duct (B).






5. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

6. Remove the splash shield. Engine Removal

7. A/T model: Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (A), Service and Repair then plug the cooler hose and the lines.






8. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (B) from the radiator.

9. Disconnect the fan motor connectors (A) and engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 2 connector (B), then remove the harness clamps (C).






10. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A) and remove the upper brackets (B) and the coolant reservoir (C).

11. Remove the radiator.






12. Remove the fan shroud assemblies from the radiator.

13. Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the upper and lower cushions (4) are set securely.

14. Do the battery installation procedure. Removal and Replacement

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

16. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.