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Radiator, Engine Cooling: Removal: 2.4L

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  5. Remove the transmission skid plate, if equipped. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the belly pan, if equipped. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL .
  7. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  8. Disconnect the quick-coupling and remove the lower coolant hose from the radiator.
    Fig 1: Push Pins, Side Close Out Deflector & Lower Deflector
    GC0159495Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Separate the lower air deflector (2).
    Fig 2: Upper Close Out Panel Cover Components
    GC0160073Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Remove the push pins and remove the radiator closeout panel (1).
    Fig 3: Side Air Deflectors & Upper Radiator Closeout Panel
    GC0160015Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Separate the side air deflectors (2) from the upper radiator closure panel (1).
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Upper Air Deflector
    GC0159459Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Disconnect the cooling fan module harness connector (4).
  13. Disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor harness connector (5).
  14. Disconnect the horn electrical connectors (6).
  15. Remove the hood release cable (3) from the air deflector.
  16. Remove the wiring harness (7) from the air deflector.
  17. Remove the upper air deflector (1).
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Transmission Cooler Line Support Bracket Bolt
    GC0159379Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  18. Loosen the clamp and remove the upper coolant hose from the radiator.
  19. Remove the transmission cooler line support bracket bolt (1).
    Fig 6: A/C Service Port & Bracket
    GC0159554Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  20. Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor harness connector (3).
  21. Remove the bolt (2) that secures the service port (1) and position aside.
    Fig 7: Locating A/C Discharge & Liquid Lines At Condenser Jumper Line Manifold
    GC0162231Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  22. Remove nut and the A/C discharge (3) and liquid line (1) manifold from the condenser jumper line (2).
  23. Detach the liquid line from manifold. Remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
  24. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the condenser and suction line ports.
    Fig 8: Radiator & Bolt
    GC0159391Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  25. Remove the upper and lower A/C condenser (1) to radiator bolts (2).
    Fig 9: Removing/Installing Upper Radiator Mounts
    GC0159343Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  26. Remove the bolts (2) and the upper radiator mounts (1).
    Fig 10: Junction Block & Radiator
    GC0162235Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  27. Disengage the jumper line junction block (1) from the radiator (2) and remove the radiator from the vehicle.
  28. Remove the cooling fan assembly from the radiator.