Tools Required

1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the battery tray.
3. Recover the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.



4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (1).
6. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.
7. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose clamp (4) from the surge tank.
8. Remove the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose (6) from the surge tank.
9. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose clamp (7) from the radiator.
10. Remove the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose (6) from the radiator.



11. Remove the upper transaxle cooler line.



12. Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.



13. Remove the condenser inlet fitting from the discharge hose.

Important: Cap or tape off the open A/C hose to prevent system contamination.

14. Remove and discard the sealing washer.



15. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
16. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
17. Remove the lower closeout panel.



18. Remove the lower transaxle cooler line fitting.



19. Remove the bolt from the evaporator hose to the condenser.
20. Remove the evaporator hose from the condenser.
21. Remove and discard the seal washer.



22. Remove the lower radiator support mounting panel.



23. Remove the radiator, fan, and condenser as an assembly from the vehicle.



24. Remove the fan shroud from the radiator.
25. Remove the condenser from the radiator.

1. Install the fan shroud to the radiator.
2. Install the condenser to 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.

3. Install the condenser to radiator bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).




4. Install the radiator, fan, and condenser as an assembly to the vehicle.



5. Install the lower radiator support mounting panel.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




6. Remove the cap or tape from the evaporator hose.
7. Install a new seal washer on the condenser end of the evaporator hose assembly. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
8. Install the evaporator hose to the condenser outlet.
9. Install the condenser outlet to the evaporator line bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




10. Install the lower transaxle cooler line fitting.

Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).




11. Install the cooling fan electrical connectors.
12. Install the lower closeout panel.
13. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



14. Install the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose (6) to the radiator.
15. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose clamp (7) to the radiator.
16. Install the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose (6) to the surge tank.
17. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose clamp (4) to the surge tank.
18. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.
19. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) to the radiator.



20. Remove the cap or tape from the discharge hose.
21. Install a new sealing washer to the discharge hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
22. Install the condenser inlet fitting to the discharge hose.

Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




23. Install the refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.



24. Install the upper transaxle oil cooler line fitting.

Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

25. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
26. Recharge the A/C system. Refer Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging to in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
27. Leak test the fittings of the reinstalled components using the J 39400-A .
28. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.