Removal Procedure

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Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .

Fig 1: View of Upper Radiator Seal & Upper Tie Bar

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Remove the upper radiator seal.
Remove the upper tie bar. Refer to Tie Bar Replacement - Upper in Body Front End.

Fig 2: View of Cooler Overflow Hose & Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses with J 38185

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Using the J 38185 , disconnect the coolant overflow hose from the radiator.
Plug the coolant overflow hose.

Fig 3: View of Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses, Transaxle Oil Cooler Pip Bracket Bolt & Cooling Fans with J38185

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Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses from the radiator using the J 38185 , and position the hoses aside.

Fig 4: View of Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket & Cooling Fans

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Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipe bracket bolt from the lower tie bar.
Remove the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .

Fig 5: View of Upper & Lower Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipes

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Slide the plastic cap off the transaxle oil cooler pipe quick connect fittings.
Disconnect the upper (1) and lower (2) transaxle oil cooler pipes from the radiator using the J 41623-B . See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 6: A/C Condenser Mounting View

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Remove the bolts.
Separate the condenser from the radiator.
Lift the radiator up and out of the vehicle.