QuestionAfter I disconnect all of the lines (transmission, etc.) how does the radiator come out? Is the a/c condenser attached to radiator, if so, how can I separate the two? Will the radiator come straight up or is there something else I need to do to disconnect from under front of car? Thank you. JM
AnswerRADIATOR
REMOVAL
NOTE: It is not necessary to discharge air conditioning system when removing the radiator.
Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK PLUG OR THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining in this section.
Remove upper radiator crossmember.
Remove hose clamps and hoses from radiator.
Disconnect transmission hoses from cooler and plug off Radiator - Removal and Installation
Disconnect engine oil cooler lines (if equipped) Radiator - Removal and Installation
Disconnect the fan electrical connector Fan Module - Removal and Installation
Remove fan module Fan Module - Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Avoid bending the condenser inlet tube. Care should be taken not to damage radiator or condenser cooling fins or water tubes during removal
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Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator A/C Condenser To Radiator - Removal and Installation
Remove fastener attaching transmission cooler line bracket to left side of radiator A/C Condenser To Radiator - Removal and Installation
Lift condenser upward, only enough to clear upper mounting clips; allow condenser to rest on lower radiator crossmember. It is not necessary to discharge the air conditioning system.
Radiator can now be lifted free from engine compartment. Care should be taken not to damage radiator cooling fins or water tubes during removal.
INSTALLATION
Slide radiator down into position; seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isolators in the mounting holes provided in lower radiator support Radiator - Removal and Installation
Attach air conditioning condenser to mounting clips on radiator. Install mounting screws and tighten to 5 N·m (45 in. lbs.) A/C Condenser To Radiator - Removal and Installation
Connect lower radiator hose and clamp.
Install transmission cooler line bracket and attaching fastener. Connect automatic transmission hoses; torque hose clamps to 2 N·m (18 in. lbs.)
Install fan module.
Connect fan motor electrical connector.
Connect engine oil cooler lines (if equipped) Torque lines to 18 N·m (160 in. lbs.)
Install upper radiator hose. Align hose so it does not interfere with the accessory drive belt or engine. Position hose clamp so it will not interfere with the hood liner.
Install upper radiator support crossmember.
Connect negative cable to remote jumper terminal.
Fill cooling system with coolant. Refer to Cooling System Filling in this section.
Operate engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system and automatic transmission for correct fluid levels
