Section 269 (Engine Cooling System): Radiator: Removal

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Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Remove radiator upper crossmember support. (Refer to

⁽⁾ GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT

).

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK PLUG OR THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

Drain the cooling system. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
Remove the radiator fans. (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Disconnect coolant reserve/recovery hose.
Remove vapor purge solenoid from mounting bracket.
Disconnect upper and lower hoses from the radiator (Fig 1) or (Fig 2).

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Hoses to Radiator - 2.4L
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Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Hoses to Radiator - 3.3/3.8L
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Remove the A/C condenser side brackets to radiator attaching screws (Fig 3). Separate the condenser from the radiator by lifting upward to disengage from lower mounts (Fig 3). Allow the condenser to rest in front of radiator.

Fig 3: Identifying Radiator to A/C Condenser Mounting (Left Mount, Right Similar)
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Radiator can now be lifted free from engine compartment. Care should be taken not to damage radiator cooling fins or water tubes during removal.