Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the lower fan shroud.
3. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
5. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
6. Remove the outlet hose from the radiator.
7. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.
8. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator.





9. Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp from the coolant recovery reservoirs.
10. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator filler neck.
11. Remove the grille.

Important: It is not necessary to discharge the A/C system.





12. Remove the 4 bolts attaching the A/C condenser to the radiator. Reposition the condenser.
13. Remove the radiator.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the radiator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the 4 bolts attaching the A/C condenser to the radiator.
^ Tighten the bolt to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
3. Install the grille.





4. Install the coolant recovery reservoir hose to the radiator filler neck.
5. Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp to the coolant recovery reservoir.
6. Install the engine oil cooler lines to the connector fittings.
7. Install the transmission oil cooler lines into the connector fittings.





8. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
9. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
10. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
11. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.
12. Install the lower fan shroud.
13. Fill the cooling system.