Removal-3.0L Diesel

Fig 1: Identifying Cooling Module

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - RADIATOR

2 - UPPER RADIATOR HOSE

3 - CHARGE AIR COOLER INLET HOSE

4 - COOLING FAN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

5 - CHARGE AIR COOLER OUTLET HOSE

6 - LOWER RADIATOR HOSE

7 - RADIATOR SUPPORT

WARNING: Risk of injury to skin and eyes from scalding coolant. Do not open cooling system unless temperature is below 90°C (194°F). Open cap slowly to release pressure. Store coolant in approved and appropriately marked container. Wear protective gloves, clothing and eye wear.

NOTE: When removing the radiator, note the location of the rubber radiator-to-body air seals. These seals are used to prevent overheating and must remain in there original positions.

Do Not waste usable coolant. If solution is clean, drain into a clean container for reuse.

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Drain coolant from radiator. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
NOTE: When ever the high pressure line fittings are removed from the hydraulic fan drive the O-rings must be replaced.
Disconnect both pressure lines at hydraulic fan drive. See REMOVAL .
Disconnect low pressure return hose at hydraulic fan drive. See REMOVAL .
Disconnect fan electrical connector and set aside.
Remove lower, upper radiator, and coolant pressure container hoses from radiator.
NOTE: The lower portion of the radiator is equipped with two alignment dowel pins that are seated in rubber grommets. These grommets are pressed into the lower cross member and must remain present to prevent radiator tank damage.
Remove radiator retaining bolts, and carefully remove coolant module assembly from vehicle.
Separate coolant fan from radiator.