Chrysler Repair: replacing radiator, upper radiator hose, rubber isolators


Question
Could you help me with the replacing of a radiator in my 1999 plymouth neon?

Answer
RADIATOR
REMOVAL
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.

Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Drain cooling system. Refer to procedure in this section.
Remove upper radiator hose from the radiator.
Disconnect and cap automatic transmission hoses, if equipped.
Disconnect cooling fan motor electrical connector.
Remove cooling fan module retaining screws, located on the top of the shroud Fan Module Mounting Lift shroud up and out of bottom shroud attachment clips separating shroud from radiator.
Remove the lower radiator hose.
Remove upper radiator isolator bracket mounting screws Radiator Mounting Disconnect the engine block heater wire, if equipped.
Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator, if equipped A/C Condenser to Radiator Mounting Screws , then lean condenser forward
NOTE: It is not necessary to discharge the air conditioning system to remove the radiator

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 behind radiator support (yoke)
Attach air conditioning condenser to radiator, if equipped A/C Condenser to Radiator Mounting Screws , with four mounting screws. Tighten screws to 5.4 N·m (50 in. lbs.) Then seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isolators into the mounting holes provided in the lower crossmember.
Install and tighten radiator isolator mounting bracket screws to 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.) Radiator Mounting The radiator should have clearance to move up, approximately 5 - 8 mm (0.20 - 0.31 in.) after assembled.
Install lower radiator hose. Align the hose and position the clamp so it will not interfere with engine components.
Connect automatic transmission hoses, if equipped. Tighten hose clamps to 2 N·m (18 in. lbs.)
Slide fan module down into clip(s) on lower radiator flange Fan Module Mounting Install retaining screws and tighten to 7.5 N·m (65 in. lbs.)
Connect the cooling fan motor electrical connector.
Install upper radiator hose. Align the hose and position the clamp so they will not interfere with the engine or the hood.
Connect negative cable to battery.
Fill cooling system with coolant. Refer to procedure in this section.
Operate engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system and automatic transmission for correct fluid levels.