Removal And Installation: Radiator
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Disconnect the cooling fan motor electrical connector, horn electrical connector and the pin-type retainers.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the cooling fan motor and shroud from the vehicle.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Disconnect the upper radiator and overflow hoses from the radiator.
- Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
- Position a suitable jackstand below the lower radiator support to support the cooling module.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the lower radiator support.
- To install, tighten 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- If equipped, remove the transmission oil cooler tube bracket pin-type retainer.
- Remove the 2 condensor core-to-radiator bolts, separate the condensor core and remove the radiator.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
NOTE:
The cooling module will have to be lifted upward to remove the lower radiator support and then positioned back onto the jackstand.