Radiator: Service and Repair
RadiatorService Repair No - 26.40.01
Removal
1. WARNING: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not remove the filler cap from the coolant expansion tank while the system is hot.
CAUTION: Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If spilt, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area with water.
NOTE: Always protect the cooling pack elements to prevent accidental damage.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Remove the viscous fan assembly.
5. Remove the radiator grille.
6. Remove the lower fan shroud.
^ Release the 4 clips.
^ Release the coolant hose.
7. Disconnect the coolant expansion tank hose.
^ Release the clip.
8. Disconnect the radiator upper hose.
^ Release the clip.
9. CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
NOTE: Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation. Disconnect the transmission cooler hoses.
Release the 2 clips.
^ Position a container to collect the fluid.
10. Remove the radiator securing pegs.
11. Remove the radiator upper deflector.
^ Release the 2 clips.
12. Release the power steering fluid cooler.
^ Release the clips.
^ Tie the line aside.
13. Release the front differential breather line.
14. Release the A/C condenser.
^ Remove the 2 screws.
^ Remove the bolt.
^ Release from the 2 clips.
15. Remove the radiator.
^ Protect the elements from damage.
^ Remove the 2 radiator retaining bolts.
16. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the power steering fluid cooler line clip.
Installation
1. Install the power steering fluid cooler line clip.
2. Install the radiator.
^ Remove the element protection.
^ Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the radiator upper deflector.
4. Install the A/C condenser.
^ Secure in the clips.
^ Tighten the screws.
^ Tighten the bolt to 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the power steering fluid cooler.
^ Secure in the 3 clips.
6. Install the radiator securing pegs.
7. Install the transmission cooler hoses.
^ Install the clips.
8. Connect the radiator upper hose.
^ Secure with the clip.
9. Connect the expansion tank hose.
^ Secure with the clip.
10. Install the lower fan shroud.
^ Secure in the clips.
^ Secure the coolant hose.
11. Install the radiator grille.
12. Install the viscous fan assembly.
13. Refill the cooling system.
14. Connect the battery ground cable.
15. Check automatic transmission fluid level.