Tools Required
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to
Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement
.
- Using the J 38185
reposition
the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
- Using the J 38185
reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
- Remove the outlet hose from the radiator.
- Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
in
Automatic Transmission.
- Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting
.
- Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir
hose clamp from the coolant recovery reservoirs.
- Remove the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator filler neck.
- Remove the grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement
in Exterior Trim.
Important: It is not necessary to discharge the A/C system.
- Remove the 4 bolts attaching the A/C condenser to the radiator. Reposition
the condenser.
- Remove the radiator.
Installation Procedure
- Install
the radiator.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the 4 bolts attaching the A/C condenser to the radiator.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Install the grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement
in Exterior Trim.
- Install the coolant recovery reservoir
hose to the radiator filler neck.
- Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp to the coolant recovery
reservoir.
- Install the engine oil cooler lines to the connector fittings. Refer
to
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting
.
- Install the transmission oil cooler lines into the connector fittings.
Refer to
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
in Automatic Transmission.
- Install the radiator inlet hose to the
radiator.
- Using the J 38185
reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
- Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
- Using the J 38185
reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.
- Install the lower fan shroud. Refer to
Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement
.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.