Radiator, Engine Cooling: Removal: Gas

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM ProMaster 3500, 2014 RAM ProMaster 2500, and 2014 RAM ProMaster 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Coolant Recovery Bottle
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Remove coolant recovery container (3) (Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, REMOVAL ).

Fig 2: Front Bumper Center Grill & Fasteners
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Remove the front bumper center grill (2).

Fig 3: Center Grill Support Frame
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Remove the center grill support frame (1).
If equipped, remove the power steering cooler.

Fig 4: Upper Close Out Panel
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Remove the upper radiator cross member support (2). Refer to CROSSMEMBER, RADIATOR, INSTALLATION .

Fig 5: Air Shutter & Fasteners
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Remove the air shutter (1).

Fig 6: Removing Radiator Cooling Fan
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Remove the radiator cooling fan. Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL .
Remove upper and lower radiator hoses from the radiator.
Separate the condenser from the radiator.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Radiator Mounts
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Remove the radiator mounts (1).
Lift radiator out of vehicle.