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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 873615  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Lower the vehicle.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement , Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement or Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement.
  4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

  6. Object Number: 873616  Size: SH
  7. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
  8. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.

  9. Object Number: 873611  Size: SH
  10. If equipped with an automatic transmission, clean the upper transmission oil cooler line connection point and remove the line from the radiator.

  11. Object Number: 864091  Size: SH
  12. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement.

  13. Object Number: 851688  Size: SH
  14. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side.

  15. Object Number: 875752  Size: SH
  16. If equipped with an automatic transmission, clean the lower transmission oil cooler line connection point and remove the line from the radiator.

  17. Object Number: 877645  Size: SH
  18. Remove the cooling fan assembly from the radiator by pushing up on the fan shroud to unsnap the retaining features. Position the cooling fan assembly away from the radiator and support the cooling fan assembly.

  19. Object Number: 851691  Size: SH
  20. Remove the air dam push-in retainer.
  21. Remove the air dam.

  22. Object Number: 877658  Size: SH
  23. If equipped with air conditioning, remove the condenser bolts.

  24. Object Number: 877659  Size: SH

    Important: You are not required to discharge the A/C system.

  25. Slide the condenser down to disengage the upper mounting tabs from the radiator. Position the condenser away from the radiator and support the condenser.

  26. Object Number: 877650  Size: SH
  27. Remove the right and left radiator side baffles.

  28. Object Number: 899628  Size: SH
  29. Remove the right engine splash shield to radiator mount push-in retainer.
  30. If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the left engine splash shield to radiator mount push-in retainer.

  31. Object Number: 877644  Size: SH
  32. Remove the lower radiator mounts, brackets, and bolts.

  33. Object Number: 877649  Size: SH
  34. Tilt the condenser forward in the vehicle. Tilt the cooling fan assembly rearward in the vehicle. Remove the radiator assembly from the vehicle.

  35. Object Number: 877652  Size: SH
  36. Remove the upper radiator air baffle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 873610  Size: SH
  1. Verify that the upper radiator mounts are installed in the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 877652  Size: SH
  3. Install the upper radiator air baffle.

  4. Object Number: 877649  Size: SH
  5. Tilt the condenser forward in the vehicle. Tilt the cooling fan assembly rearward in the vehicle. Install the radiator assembly into the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 873609  Size: SH
  7. Verify that the upper radiator mount pins align with the upper radiator mounts.
  8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 877644  Size: SH
  9. Install the lower radiator mounts, brackets, and bolts.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 899628  Size: SH
  11. Install the right engine splash shield to radiator mount push-in retainer.
  12. If equipped with a manual transmission, install the left engine splash shield to radiator mount push-in retainer.

  13. Object Number: 877650  Size: SH
  14. If equipped with air conditioning, install the right and left radiator side baffles.

  15. Object Number: 877659  Size: SH
  16. Slide the condenser up to engage the upper mounting tabs into the radiator.

  17. Object Number: 877658  Size: SH
  18. Install the condenser bolts.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).


    Object Number: 851691  Size: SH
  20. Install the air dam and push-in retainers.

  21. Object Number: 877645  Size: SH
  22. Align the cooling fan shroud retaining features to the radiator. Pull down on the cooling fan assembly to snap the fan shroud onto the radiator.

  23. Object Number: 875752  Size: SH
  24. If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the lower transmission oil cooler line and seal the radiator.
  25. Tighten
    Tighten the transmission oil cooler line to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 851688  Size: SH
  26. If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side.

  27. Object Number: 864091  Size: SH
  28. If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement.
  29. Lower the vehicle.

  30. Object Number: 873611  Size: SH
  31. If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the upper transmission oil cooler line and seal to the radiator.
  32. Tighten
    Tighten the transmission oil cooler line to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 873616  Size: SH
  33. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  34. Reposition the hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185 .

  35. Object Number: 873615  Size: SH
  36. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  37. Reposition the hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185 .
  38. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement , Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement or Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement.
  39. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  40. If equipped with an automatic transmission, add fluid to the transmission as necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check.