Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J38185 Hose Clamp Pliers





1. Remove air cleaner assembly and the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.

Important: To prevent shearing of rubber bushing(s) loosen bolt(s) on engine strut(s) before swinging strut(s).

3. Remove the engine strut brace bolts from the upper tie bar and rotate the struts and braces rearward. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement Right) and Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Left).
4. Remove the electric cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric.
5. Remove the radiator bracket bolts and the radiator brackets.
6. Use the J38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the radiator inlet hose.
7. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
8. Use the J38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the radiator outlet hose.
9. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
10. Remove the coolant level module. Refer to Coolant Level Module Replacement.
11. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the radiator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement (with Quick Connect Fittings) in Transmission and Drivetrain.
12. Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the retainer at the bottom of the radiator.





13. Remove the radiator.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the radiator mounts to the openings in the lower tie bar.
2. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the retainer at the bottom of the radiator.
3. Connect the transaxle oil cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement (with Quick Connect Fittings) in Transmission and Drivetrain.
4. Install the coolant level module. Refer to Coolant Level Module Replacement.
5. Connect the outlet hose to the radiator.
6. Use the J38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the radiator outlet hose.
7. Connect the inlet hose to the radiator.
8. Use the J38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the radiator inlet hose.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





9. Install the radiator brackets and radiator bracket bolts.
Tighten the radiator bracket bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
10. Install the electric cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric.
11. Install the engine mount struts to the proper position. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Right).
12. Rotate the struts and braces forward. Install the engine strut brace bolts to the upper tie bar. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Right) and Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Left).
13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
14. Install the air cleaner assembly and the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
15. Inspect for leaks.