Radiator: Service and Repair
Radiator - Vehicles Without: SuperchargerRemoval
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the fan cowl.
> Remove the 15 clips.
4. Release the A/C condenser.
> Remove the 2 bolts.
> Release from the 2 retainers and tie aside.
5. Remove the radiator splash shield.
6. Remove the front bumper air ducting.
> Remove the 7 clips.
> Release the 4 clips.
7. 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.
Drain the cooling system.
8. Remove the air intake duct.
> Release the breather hose.
> Release the 2 clips.
> Remove the bolt.
9. Remove the radiator upper mountings.
> Remove the 4 bolts.
10. Disconnect the radiator upper hose.
> Release the clip.
11. Disconnect the radiator lower hose.
> Release the clip.
12. CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the transmission cooler hoses.
> Position a container to collect the fluid.
> Disconnect the 2 unions.
> Remove and discard both O-ring seals.
13. Release the auxiliary coolant pump.
> Disconnect the electrical connector.
> Release from the rubber mounting.
14. Release the radiator assembly.
> Disconnect the electrical connectors.
15. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
NOTE: The radiator is removed from beneath the vehicle.
Remove the radiator assembly.
> Protect the elements from damage.
> Lift the radiator clear of its mountings.
16. Remove the radiator rubber mountings
17. Remove the cooling fan.
> Remove the 2 bolts.
> Release from the 3 retainers.
Installation
1. Install the cooling fan.
> Secure in the retainers.
> Tighten the bolts.
2. Install the radiator rubber mountings
3. Install the radiator assembly.
> Protect the elements from damage.
> Lift the radiator onto its mountings.
4. Secure the radiator assembly.
> Connect the electrical connectors.
5. Install the auxiliary coolant pump
.
> Secure in the rubber mounting.
> Connect the electrical connector.
6. Connect the transmission cooler hoses.
> Install new O-ring seals.
> Tighten the unions to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).
7. Connect the radiator lower hose.
> Secure with the clip.
8. Connect the radiator upper hose.
> Secure with the clip.
9. Install the radiator upper mountings.
> Tighten the Torx bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
10. Install the air intake duct.
> Secure with the clips.
> Connect the breather hose.
> Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
11. Refill the cooling system.
12. Install the front bumper air ducting.
> Secure with the clips.
13. Install the radiator splash shield.
14. Secure the A/C condenser.
> Secure in the retainers.
> Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
15. Install the fan cowl.
> Secure with the clips.
16. Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.
17. Check and top-up the transmission fluid level.