Radiator, Engine Cooling: Removal: 2.4L/3.6L

Fig 1: Air Filter Box Assembly

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the engine cover.
Remove air cleaner body. For 2.4L, refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL . For 3.6L, refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to PLUMBING, FRONT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
WARNING:
Do not remove pressure cap or any hose with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Bolt & Horn Assembly
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Disconnect the horn wire harness connectors.
Remove the bolt (1) and the horn assembly (2).

Fig 3: A/C Line Nuts & A/C Condenser
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Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses.
Remove the A/C line nuts (2) at the A/C condenser.

Fig 4: Tabs & Radiator
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NOTE:
The radiator is held in place by plastic tabs. The tabs need to be compressed in order to remove the radiator.
Compress the tabs (1) that hold the radiator (2) to the core support frame located at the upper ends of the radiator.
Tilt the radiator/condenser assembly away from the core support frame.

Fig 5: Trans Cooler Lines
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Remove the transmission cooler lines (2) from the condenser and position aside.
Carefully lift the radiator/condenser assembly out of the vehicle between the engine and the front bumper support.

Fig 6: Bolt
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Remove the bolt (2) that supports the condenser to the radiator.

Fig 7: A/C Condenser & Radiator
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Separate the A/C condenser (3) from the radiator (2) by compressing the tabs at the sides.