Radiator Replacement

Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
Dram the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK )
Remove the air intake duct splash separator (see step 4 on ENGINE REMOVAL )
Raise the vehicle on the lift
Remove the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT )
Disconnect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B)

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Condenser Fan Motor Connector And Harness Clamp
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Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector (A) and the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 2 connector (B), then remove the harness clamps (C)

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Fan Motor Connector And Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the lower radiator hose (A)

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Radiator Hose
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Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (B) from the radiator (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ), then plug the cooler hoses and the lines
Lower the vehicle on the lift
Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A) and remove the coolant reservoir (B)

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Coolant Reservoir
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Remove the upper brackets (A), then pull up the radiator (B) with fan shrouds (C)

Fig 5: Upper Brackets, Radiator And Fan Shrouds With Torque Specifications
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Remove the fan shrouds and other parts from the radiator
Install radiator in the reverse order of removal Make sure the upper and lower cushions are set securely
A/T model: Refill the transmission with ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step 8)
Clean up any spilled engine coolant
Install the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )