Radiator Replacement

Radiator Replacement

Tools Required
^ J38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure
1. Partially drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the cooling fan shroud assembly.





3. Remove the condenser line to radiator retaining bolt.





4. Using J38185 reposition the hose clamps from the radiator outlet hose.
5. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.





6. Disconnect the lower engine oil cooler line from the radiator if equipped.





7. Remove the condenser mounting bolts.





Important: Care should be taken when removing the condenser not to damage the lower attachment points of both the radiator and condenser.

8. Lift the condenser upward slightly in order to release the lower feet from the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.
9. Remove the upper tie bar.





10. Lift the radiator up and out the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.





Important: Care should be taken when installing the condenser not to damage the lower attachment points of both the radiator and condenser.

2. Position the condenser, aligning the lower feet to the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: The bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator end tanks are a special length and should be the ONLY bolts used upon reinstallation. The use of longer bolts will damage the radiator end tanks.

3. Install the condenser mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
4. Install the upper tie bar.





Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Connect the lower engine oil cooler line to the radiator if equipped.
Tighten the line to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
7. Using J38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp.





8. Install the condenser line to radiator retaining bolt.
9. Install the cooling fans.
10. Fill the cooling system.